Maj. Allen Earl Dorn

Major Allen Earl Dorn, USAF (Ret.) stepped out into eternity to be with God the Father and Jesus Christ his son on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

Born in Baltimore, MD, and raised in Wilmington, DE, Major Dorn was a son of the late Earl Eugene and June Dorn.

Major Dorn proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy. He attended the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, CA, and learned to read, write and speak the Russian language. He also served as a Professor in Military Arts & Sciences at the United States Air Force Academy.

Those that were fortunate to know Allen were aware of how much he cared for others. He had a quick wit, loving heart and listening ear. He never met a stranger and was a fascinating conversationalist.

Allen was a follower of Christ. He loved to read the word of God, study the word of God and share God’s love with others. He led many to know the Lord and he discipled a multiple of men that changed lives.

One of his favorite scriptures was Isaiah 43:4 “Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, I will give people in exchange for you, nations in exchange for your life.”

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Anne Threlkeld Dorn; twin brother, Mark Dorn (Elizabeth), of Bay Harbor, MI, and Steven Dorn (Kimberly), of Lutz, FL; and nieces and nephews, Nicholas Dorn, Valerie Coliton, Dana Warren, III, Katherine Warren, Ryan Dorn, and Eric Dorn.

Everyone is invited to join his family in celebrating Major Dorn’s life at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the Lake Julian location of Groce Funeral Home, 72 Long Shoals Rd., Arden, NC 28704. Private burial will take place at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Black Mountain where he will be buried with full military honors, on August 29.

Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, nationalmssociety.org.