Lafayette Dorsey Death / Obituary | Basketball Player Death – Dead – Lafayette”R’Jai” Dorsey, Jr Dies | Cause Of Death – Passed Away | Died – GoFundMe
Lafayette Dorsey Death / Obituary – A great former Nicholls basketball player, Lafayette Dorsey was pronounced dead on Thursday, August, 6, 2020, leaving loved ones in great sadness.
The beloved son of Pastor Lafayette Dorsey, Sr., First Lady Chelesa Dorsey, Lafayette Dorsey died at the age of 23, with family, friends and loved ones left in total devastation. Our prayers, thoughts condolences are with the loved ones of the deceased for the great loss. We are yet to observed the deceased obituary, all further details concerning this news will be updated upon confirmation.
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Reactions And Sharing On Social Media Concerning Lafayette Passing
Sending Thoughts and Prayers our to Pastor Lafayette Dorsey and Family for the passing of Lafayette Jr. Please lift this family up in prayer during this tough time??????
— Tracy Murray (@RealTracyMurray) August 7, 2020
????? this is fucked up!!! This hurts !!! my prayers goes out to a mentor a father a pastor. Lafayette Dorsey who lost his Son. Lil LAF RIP #LAUNFD. A great kid.
— Baron Davis (@BaronDavis) August 6, 2020
Sad to report: The Los Angeles coroner’s office confirms the death of former Dorsey All-City guard Lafayette Dorsey Jr. this morning. He was 23. Former Coliseum League MVP. Played basketball for Pacific, redshirted last season at Nicholls St.
— eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) August 6, 2020
#ICYMI. This is a sad day for us all. Lafayette was a wonderful young man that I had the pleasure of watching play at @PacificMensBB . Prayers up for his family. Lafayette Dorsey, Jr. may you rest in paradise ??. Parents hold your children close ??
— Carmen Hawkins (@CarmenDHawkins) August 6, 2020
BREAKING: Former Nichols State and Pacific G Lafayette Dorsey has passed away, per the Los Angeles Coroners office. A key player with the Tigers transferred to Nichols last season before announcing he was transferring in May
Just terrible terrible news
— College Hoops Source (@ncaahoopssource) August 6, 2020
Incredibly difficult to put into words what it’s like to hear about the passing of ANY young person, but especially a young man you’ve spent time/coached/worked with…
Lafayette Dorsey Jr. will be missed & my prayers go out to his family during this time. pic.twitter.com/b7ghume4ZS
— LJB 2+2 (@JBrooksLovesU) August 6, 2020
RIP to a young King and Legend, Lafayette Dorsey. Called you my son but you was really my little brother. Condolences and love sent to the fam especially Big Laf. ??
— BoodahTvcker?️ (@BThree4) August 6, 2020
. Lots of emotions right now. We cried together. Laughed together. More importantly grew together! My condolences to the Dorsey family! Rest easy young fella pic.twitter.com/fNws2AftUP
— Damon Stoudamire (@Iambiggie503) August 6, 2020
This is beyond brutal. Such a beautiful family. We were blessed to be together since the boys were 8. Roommates on those Vegas trips. Everybody loved him. There is no finer man than his dad. #lafayettedorsey
— gary horn (@uesexpat) August 6, 2020
Wow just heard about the passing of Lafayette Dorsey JR. Prayers to his family. My brother was very close to his father. This sucks man.
— ken ken (@lovelyLady_K) August 6, 2020
Rest In Peace to Lafayette Dorsey ??? always knew him to be a character since the 5th grade ? Please check in with your friends and loved one guys. Mental health is sooo important. Prayers to his family and loved ones.
— Jay, duh. ? (@jadalenae_) August 6, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dorsey family at this time, as former Nicholls men’s basketball student-athlete Lafayette Dorsey Jr. has passed away. We mourn the loss of our valued teammate and friend. pic.twitter.com/MsaS3DGqFq
— Nicholls MBB (@Nicholls_MBB) August 6, 2020
The LA City basketball community is struck with sadness over the loss of Andre Spencer and Lafayette Dorsey Jr. this week. Please pray for their families and friends. May their memory live on forever. R.I.P. ????
— Stephen Thompson (@thomps_32) August 6, 2020
My heart is heavy today. We lost another BB family son today. I knew Lafayette Dorsey, Jr. as a @PacificMBBall player. He was an LA baller coming up through the same grassroots BB…
— Carmen Hawkins (@CarmenDHawkins) August 6, 2020
It’s been years since I heard his name but I remember that face anywhere, heartbroken at the news of Lafayette Dorsey Jr. passing. He was a light in any dark place and exemplary example of an athlete with heart. Cherishing our West Angeles days. Rest in Eternity old friend ❤️✨
— He Who.. (@KwasiSeba) August 6, 2020
I’m sadden to hear about the loss of Lafayette Dorsey, former Pacific basketball player. I didn’t know him personally but seeing all the love and how much he impacted his peers is beautiful. I’m praying for my Pacific family especially the coaching staff & his teammates. ???
— Taylor Wright (@tayyymarie) August 7, 2020
My heart is broken for one of our local studs Lafayette Dorsey Jr. in Los Angeles and Southern California. To a competitor who kicked our butts singlehandedly a few years ago and a kid I know had a huge heart and enthusiasm about the game. Rest in Peace??????????
— Mikey Magpayo (@coachsonic) August 7, 2020
We lost one of our West Coast Hoopers today at just 23 years old. I grew up ballin’ with his dad. RIP Lafayette Dorsey Jr. #dorseydons #lafayettedorsey #RIP #biggerthanbasketball pic.twitter.com/Zt7Ry0yyIC
— Popscout (@pop_scout) August 7, 2020
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The Magic Family was hit with a devastating blow today on the Loss of one of our Former players Lafayette Dorsey Jr who passed away @ the age of 23. This is a coaches worst nightmare hearing that 1 of your players has passed away. The Magic Family is praying for the Dorsey Fam?? pic.twitter.com/yeO5fIeiSW
— Bryatt Vann (@BryattVann) August 7, 2020
Lil Laf would launch 30 ‘s on 8u when we need 2 for the win – 2 players open under the basket-miss terribly. Then look at coach Mo (rip) & Black like,” you know that was a good shot”. I’m smiling remembering those games w tears rolling down my face. RIP Lafayette Dorsey Jr
— Jeff Little (@Jefflitles5757) August 7, 2020
I don’t know Lafayette Dorsey Jr. personally, but a lot of my former players, friends, and colleagues that knew him are hurting a lot…my prayers go out to that young mans family, friends, and everyone that cared about him. Rest peacefully ??
— CoachWill (@CoachWill52) August 7, 2020
Shocking news: #RIP Lafayette Dorsey Jr.
Wording starting to spread that the former L.A. Dorsey/Pacific/Nicholls St. standout is no longer with us ??.
He’s a former Coliseum League MVP and his father was also a #LACity standout #HSBB player.
Stunning. pic.twitter.com/PjJDNkFg3z
— Ronnie Flores (@RonMFlores) August 6, 2020
Lil Laf would pull 30’s on 8u when we need 2 for the win w /2 players open under the basket-miss terribly. Lose. Then look at coach Mo (rip) & Black like,” you know that was a good shot”. I’m laughing remembering those games w tears rolling down my face. RIP Lafayette Dorsey Jr https://t.co/HlTwKBk902
— Jeff Little (@Jefflitles5757) August 7, 2020
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Lafayette Dorsey GoFundMe
A GoFundMe account with $6,190 raised of $75,000 goal has been set up for Lafayette. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family of the deceased. Below is the statement on the GoFundMe Page.
With heavy hearts we regret to announce the sudden passing of our beloved son, Lafayette R. Dorsey, Jr., affectionately known to everyone as R’Jai. We thank you for your prayers and kind words during this difficult time.
Several of you have contacted the family and have asked to be of assistance financially. This GoFundMe has been created to assist with the burial arrangements and expenses for R’Jai.
Pastor Lafayette Dorsey, Sr., First Lady Chelesa Dorsey, Adoriah & the Love and Live Again Ministries Family thanks all of you again for your love and support.
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