Frederick "Fred" William Rorrer of 655 Park Avenue, left his earthly home of 52 years to go to his heavenly home in the early morning hours of Monday, October 11, 2010. A memorial service will be held at 4 PM on Saturday, October 16, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Cherished by proud parents, William "Bill" Rorrer and the late Veronika P. Rorrer, Fred was born and raised in the city of Eden. Fred was a 1976 graduate of Morehead High School and a 1982 graduate of NC State University. He was currently employed by the State of NC as a "Wildlife Hunter Education Specialist". First and foremost, Fred was a dedicated father and husband to his children and beloved wife. He knew no greater love than that for his family. In his early years, Fred was an accomplished motocross competitor. Throughout his life, Fred was an avid hunter and general all-around respected outdoorsman. Those left here on this earth to honor and cherish his memory include his wife of 24 years, Cathy Evans Rorrer of the home; daughter, Ashley Paige Rorrer; son, Justin William Rorrer; sister, Delores Horne; and other loved family members and many close and dear friends. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service (3 - 4 PM) at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to National Wild Turkey Federation, PO Box 530, Edgefield, SC 29824-0530 Online condolences may be offered to the Rorrer family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
All of Fred's friends at P&G feel such a loss with the sudden passing of Fred. He was a great co-worker and an even better friend. Fred would do anything he could to help you. We all had so many great times together in Bristol and at work. He would make you laugh and smile all the time. My heart goes out to Cathy and the rest of Fred's family. I can only imagine how much they will miss him everyday. May the Lord bless you and ease your suffering and just let you feel the warmth of the love he gave you all over the years. My racing buddy will be missed and I hope he has the fastest car and bike in heaven. Roger Hurd
Roger Hurd
I was very saddened to hear of Fred's passing yesterday. I worked with Fred for many years at Procter & Gamble and we spent considerable time together over the years. Fred was a friend to me and we had much in common. We spent many hours talking about daily life in Eden and our interests. My thoughts go out to his family and friends. He was a great guy and he will be missed.
Andrew Talbert
I was shocked and very sadden to here of my buddy Fred passing away. My prayers are with you all. Fred and I workded together for many years at P&G and became very close friends and shared may laughs and good time together. For about 4 years he was my team leader in the QA organization. He will be truly missed by me and the rest of us that knew him at P&G.
cynthia waddell
My very deepest condolences for your loss. Fred was a good man, a quiet man of great humility. He was an encourager to all of us, the Hunter Education Instructors he served so well. He will be sorely missed. Unfortunately, I will be teaching a class on Saturday, so I will not be able to attend the service. I know Fred was a Christian, so I rejoice that he is with Jesus, now. My heart stopped when I heard the news, and I know your pain. I pray the Lord's strength in your bodies as you progress through this time of grief, and His peace which passes understanding. God bless each of you, with good memories of Fred, and fill your hearts with His grace in the difficult days ahead.
Mark Cline
Kathy, my thoughts are with you all - this is hard to believe. May you find comfort in the good friend that he was to Ron, He will be missed.
Laura Collins
We are praying for you all during this difficult time. God bless each of you.
Debbie Thompson Horton and OdessaThompson
I just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Fred will be missed greatly.
Stacy Kempf, NCWRC
Fred or FDR as I liked to call him was one of the greatest people I have ever known in this world. I have known Fred for 10 years and in all that time I have never known him to be mean or say a bad thing about anybody or anything. God has really taken an Angel this time. I will miss him more than words can ever express. Working with Fred at P&G was indeed a pleasure knowing that I will never see that smiling face or hear that voice again is hard. Cathy may God richly Bless you and the kids and I know that in your hearts and minds he will never be gone just like he will never truly be gone for all the friends who truly loved him. Rest in peace Freddie!
Valerie Mack
You will allways be my best friend throughout the rest of my life and all of eternaty. "I will miss you" Randy
Randy Perry
There are people that come into your life that have a profound effect. Sometimes you meet someone and you just know. It was that way with me and my buddy Fred. I am a better person as a result of that friendship. Great man, father, friend, and the best hunting partner you could ever have. What a great bunch of memories. I'm gonna miss you bud. Darrin Ball
Darrin Ball
On behalf of the membership of the Lee County Wildlife Club and the many families and youth that Fred influenced and mentored, I express our deepest condolences and sorrow. Fred was a role model and benefactor to many in our community and will be sorely missed. Our prayers are with Mrs. Rorrer and the children. God Bless and to Fred, God's Speed. Ed Livesay President Lee County Wildlife Club
Ed Livesay
My name is Tim Wadsworth and I'm a Wildlife Officer in Hertford County. I want to offer my condolences to the family for Freds Passing. I didn't know Fred that well. I met him while working at the State Fair a couple of times. A couple of years ago I played golf with Fred at the Wildlife Annual Golf Tournament. I had a good time playing with Fred. He seemed to be a good man. I hope and Pray that Fred new Jesus and was a Christian so I can see him again in Heaven. I will continue to pray for the family and for Fred. Just stay close to Jesus and he will see you through this difficult time. Love in Christ, Timothy Wadsworth
Timothy Wadsworth
Bill, Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Fred. The thoughts and prayers of my family are with you and yours.
C.D. Grant
Please accept, from myself and my family, our most sincere condolences and profound sadness at this time of sorrow. I came to know Fred as a Hunter Ed instructor, and greatly depended on his advice, help, and guidance in advocating for and advancing the Hunter Education program in NC. Fred was shining example of professionalism, an accomplished hunter and outdoorsman, and most importantly a friend and colleague that will be sorely missed. Our prayers are with the Rorrer family. Please find comfort from Isaiah 41:10. Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. My Deepest Sympathy, Thomas M Wassack Asheboro, NC
Thomas Wassack
I worked with Fred numerous times at the "Becoming an Outdoor Woman" events throughout the past few years. He always made everyone laugh...a wonderful gift. I am truly sorry to hear of his passing. Sgt. Mark Cagle NCWRC District 1
Mark Cagle
I worked with Fred as a Hunter Ed instructor and with the Archery in the Schools Program at Dillard Middle School in Caswell Co. Fred always was a man you could count on to do what he said and give you his best. I didn't know him on a personal level but I bet that his family got his best. My thoughts and prayer are with his family.
Pete McKercher
Our deepest thoughts and prayers got to the family of Fred, I have enjoyed working with him for many years with Hunter Ed. He will be missed by all of us. Steve Greeson
Steve Greeson
My thoughts and prayers are with the Rorrer family and friends, and Fred, I miss you so much. You were a friend and valued colleague, an example for others to follow and a wonderful presence in our lives. I am lucky to have known you, God bless.
Geoff Cantrell
My heart and prayers are with the family. I had the pleasure of having Fred as a colleague and friend. His passion for life was immeasurable. Fred was always available when I needed an instructor for the Becoming an Outdoors Woman program. His passion and hunting experience made him excel as an instructor. Fred could make me laugh like no other telling his stories of his experiences in only a way that he could! We loved him and will continue to do so in our memories!
BB Gillen
Kathy and family, Kathy we are so sorry to hear about Fred. We saw him a few weeks ago at the Spray Landing when we went to walk. Thurman thought so much of him. He was a kind compassionate person. We will keep you in our prayers. I guess him and Jesse are talking about hunting. You take care of yourself. We love you. Thurman and Linda
Thurman and Linda Land
On behalf of the entire motocross community I want to offer my deepest condolances to Fred's family. My prayers are for his wife, children, sister and father. God has a reason for all HE allows and we can find peace in His son Jesus. I was very fortunate to know and race with Fred in the 70s and 80s. And doubly blessed to again share "our sport" with Fred as grown men. I will cherish the memory of riding with Fred and his genuine humble and loving spirit. Godspeed Fred, you will always be with us.
Chris Weaver
Kathy and Family. Fred was a solid Oak. He worked hard at what ever he did. He always helped us out no matter what. He came to Durham to teach the kids in our community how to shoot a pellet rifle the day after his Mother passed away. I could never repay him for that. I know his passion for the Outdoors was strong. The Outdoors Ministry at Ridgcrest Baptist Church in Durham will always remember his Sacrifice. We thank you for allowing him to come and spend time with us. That too is a big Sacrifice. Fred was awesome to be around. He is not lost though. I know where he is. I'm sure Fred had alot of friends. Someone once told me. "You don't know how big a Tree really is until you lay it on the ground" Freds roots and limbs and Fruit will always be around. He helped so many. Lord thank you for a man like Fred!! Rod
Rod King- Ridgecrest Outdoor Ministries
WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR OF FRED'S PASSING.FOR MANY YEARS HE WORKED WITH THE HUNTER SAFETY TEAM HERE. HE WAS VERY HARD WORKING AND DEDICATED TO TEACHING THE STUNDENTS HUNTER SAFETY. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW
SOUTHEAST GUILFORD F.F.A
Becoming friends with Fred has been a blessing in my life. I am thankful for the opportunity I had to get to know Fred, work with him and call him my friend. Fred was always a pleasure to be around and we shared a lot of the same interests. I believe because of his faith Fred has passed from this earth to his Heanvenly home. My prayers and deepest sympathies are with his family and the many, many people who called Fred a friend. 1 Thessalonians 4, 13-18
Kevin Crabtree, NCWRC
Having Fred as a close friend as so many of us have for so many years.It's so hard to cope with with his passing so suddenly.It's heart touching to read all the kind and loving things written about Fred.we all as his friend have so many GREAT MEMORIES.It's make me realize one thing that Fred had many hobbys.but his greatest was collecting friends.It's were he excelled the most.RESPECT,CARING,COMPASSION is what he showed to each and everyone he met.he was one of a kind that we all will miss so much for years to come.My deepest Sympathy go's out to Bill,Cathy and family.May GOD bless you all! Jeff Martin
Jeff Martin
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Fred was an amazing person and I am truly blessed to have had the chance to know him and to work with him. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Lisa Barfield
I had the honor to work with Fred on many occasions. The thing I enjoyed the most was his kind-heartedness and the love he showed for his job. Fred will be greatly missed and I will miss him the next time we have an outdoor event and he won't be there. My wife and I are praying for you during this time of loss.
Corey Oakley
To the family of Fred Rorrer. I recently began racing Vintage Motocross again after taking years off to raise a family. While being new to Vintage Racing I got to know Fred and others that raced together in the 70's and 80's. I enjoyed the stories Fred had to tell about those "Good Old Days" of racing. Fred will be missed and my prayers go out to you. I believe Fred is in Heaven getting that Vintage Track ready for those of us still here. Tim Davis
Timothy Davis
My name is Kenton Overby and I am one of Fred's volunteer instructors. Fred trained me about 5 years ago and we have been close ever since. I consider Fred a very good friend and I will miss him, and his smile, greatly. I know where Fred is and I will be with him again. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family as they work through this difficult time. Thank you, Fred for all you did for me and Bethany Baptist Outdoor Opportunities Ministry.
Kenton Overby
You always know when someone comes into your life that is special.Fred was more than a friend to me and i will miss him deeply.We have killed turkeys together and there was no greater moment in my life.He was a true friend and he made me a better person.I am going to miss him and i am going to miss the times we had together, but i am so thankful for those times.He will never be forgotten and i will always cherish the times we had together..
Billy Rogers
Once in while you meet someone that you automatically know has all the qualities that you hope one day your son will have. Fred possessed those qualities and so much more. His sincerity, friendly nature, and professional demeanor is just to mention a few. I didn't get to know Fred as well as I wish I could, but I know by the folks he surronded himself with that he was a man of character, one that the North Carolina Wildlife Commission's Enforcement Division will never be able to replace. He made our division, his fellow employees and the students he came in contact with better. I look forward to seeing Fred again one day, in a much better place. God bless his family. We will continue to remember them in our prayers.
Capt. Greg S. Daniels
I just want to express my upmost deepest sorrow for the family of Fred. He was indeed an inspiration and he will be greatly missed. I am glad to have got to know him and have him help direct me in the teaching of Hunter Safety. My thought and prayers are with the family at this time. Godspeed Fred, and we will see you again.
jamie brady
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MELVE6FCEIN , DEB, WILLIAM, MIKE
CHILTON BODY SHOP EMPLOYEES
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your father and husband. Fred meant a lot to me and was a great joy to work with. He had a way of making people feel appreciated when he was the one doing the most for others. I will greatly miss him. Andrew C. Christakos Volunteer Instructor Efland,NC
Andrew C. Christakos
I am so sorry for your loss. Fred will be missed by all who knew him . The sportsman of North Carolina have lost a real friend and it was my privilage to have known and worked with him.
Gene Hopper
Dear Cathy, Ashley & Justin, Just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you during this time and the days to come.
Janet Woodall
I am so sorry for your loss. Fred was a great man, NC sportsman have lost a true hero. He has touched so many life‚Äö?Ñ?¥s, in so many wonderful ways. He will be missed.
Christian Stenerson Pender Volunteer HEI
Cathy , I am so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family.
Rose Evans Mims
Cathy, Ashley and Justin, Randy and I wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry for your loss and we pray that you will look to God for guidance and support in the upcoming days and weeks.
Lisa Frazier Evans
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