James Alfred York, 96, of Dorsey, passed Saturday, April 8, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 23, 1927 to Willie Mathis York and Myrtis Aureloia Sheffield York. He served in the US Navy during WWII and the Korean War. He and his wife, Dean, owned Itawamba Salvage Grocery Store and DAY Farms in Dorsey for many years. He was a charter member of Dorsey Baptist Church and a lifelong member. He enjoyed farming, woodwork, and spending time with his family and friends.

Visitation will be from 12:00pm to 2:00pm Tuesday, April 11, 2023 with funeral service following at 2:00pm at Dorsey Baptist Church with Bro. Bob O'Neal and Bro. Jackie Gray officiating. Burial will be in Dorsey Cemetery.

He is survived by two sons, William Anthony "Tony" York (Darlene) and James Michael "Moe" York; one daughter, Karan Lee Woods (Mike); 12 grandchildren, Willie York (Kristi), Tyler York, George Farris (Gina), Matthew Farris, Ed York (Britni), Christy Houston (Russ), Josh Estes, Veronica Ruth (Josh), Pat Brown (Melissa), Boomer Woods (Alex), Rob Woods (T.J.), and Stuart Woods (Shelley); 33 great grandchildren; ten great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Willa Dean York; his parents; 3 brothers, Paul York, John York, and Harry York; 1 sister, Bessie Ruth Poole; daughter-in-law, Valorie Lynn York.

Pallbearers will be Willie York, Tyler York, Pat Brown, Boomer Woods, Rob Woods, Stuart Woods, Ed York, and Christy Houston.