Warren Brewster Rorrer, 90, of 608 Victor St. in Eden, NC went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 13, 2011. A funeral service will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Eden Wednesday November 16th, 4pm with Rev. Michael J. Zumpf officiating, and Fair Funeral Home handling the arrangements. The burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery also in Eden. Mr. Rorrer was born May 26, 1921 in Big Sandy, WV to the late George Robert Rorrer and Hattie Wade Earles Rorrer. Mr. Rorrer was a faithful member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church on Morgan Rd. in Eden where he was baptized in 1944. He was also a Vestry member and Junior Warden at St. Luke's and received the honor of Father of The Year from the church in 1998. Mr. Rorrer also served his community as a charter member of the Spray Fire Dept. in which he volunteered for 34 years. A member of America's "Greatest Generation", Mr. Rorrer enlisted in the U.S. Army in July of 1944. He was ranked as Private First Class and served his country during WWII in Germany, Austria, and Czechoslovakia. He was honorably discharged from the US Army in June 1946. He also worked as a welder for Fieldcrest Mills from where he retired in 1986 after more than 40 years of service. Warren Brewster Rorrer was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather, and friend. He was a devoted husband to his childhood love and wife of 69 years, Margaret May Cook Rorrer of the home. In addition to his wife, Mr. Rorrer is survived by sons James Brewster Rorrer and wife Peggy Rorrer of Eden and Larry Wade Rorrer and wife Kristie Rorrer of Eden. Other survivors include grandchildren Tammy Rorrer Long and husband Ricky Long of Eden, Jamie Rorrer and wife Jamie Rorrer of Kernersville, NC, Kim Rorrer Garrett and husband Mark Garrett of Eden, step granddaughter Cindy Bibee and husband Rocky Bibee of Eden, great- grandchildren Rick and Dustin Long, Anna and Aiden Rorrer, Colby and Kyndall Garrett, and step great-grandchildren Kristin Richardson and Isaac Bibee. He is also survived by long-time friend James Glidden, who has been a vital blessing to the family during Mr. Rorrer's declining health. Preceding him in death are his brother, Glen Rorrer, and sisters Shirley Taylor, Ona Gover and Earline Nelson. The family will receive friends 6 until 8pm Tuesday evening at Fair Funeral Home, and other times at the home. The family would like to thank Morehead Nursing Center and their staff for their love and care. They also ask that any memorial contributions be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church; 600 Morgan Rd. Eden, NC, 27288.
Larry, sorry to hear about your dads passing - You and your family are in my prayers.
Phyllis Brown
We were so saddened to hear of Mr. Warren's passing. He was a fine man with a wonderful wife and family. We can all find peace in knowing he is a new healthy man, out of pain. I can only imagine the sights he is seeing and I know he's resting in the warmth of our Savior's arms. He left a wonderful legacy that can make you all proud to be his family. My Mom, Odessa Thompson sends her deepest sympathy, but said to remind you of the good man he was. She sends her love to Margaret and will keep her and the family in her prayers. God bless you all.
Myron and Debbie Horton
A minister I worked with for many years often concluded a service with a special comment which I believe is beautiful and appropriate. "Before Warren's birth, think of the preparation that was made by his family. Think of the joy and anticipation of his coming, the love and gratitude. The long wait came to an end and Warren was born. If such love, care and attention was given upon his arrival, think of the Amazing Heavenly Love that awaited him on the Other Side. It cannot be described. He is with God the Father and Christ Jesus, and what an amazing reunion he must be experiencing." And I believe he must be singing the hymn, "I Stand Amazed in the Presence of Jesus of Galilee - How marvelous! How wonderful! is my Saviour's love for me!" For many years I have known Warren and his family - what friends, what an inspiration in my life. My love, prayers and condolences are with his family. May God Bless and Keep You Always. Bill Saunders
Bill Saunders
James, My thought's and prayers are with you and your family.
David Deal
Larry and Kristie, I want you to know that our hearts are with you both. Words can not express or heal what you are going through but prayers will help. If anything is needed you know we are a phone call away! Love you both, John & Pat Stone
John & Pat Stone
Tammy and Family, We were so sorry to hear about your grandfather. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours in this difficult time. Tim and Jana Williams
Jana Williams
Papa James and Larry Sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families Tank
Tank
Warren was a thoughtful and generous man. He was so good to me and my husband..I will always remember him and Margaret with love. Shirley Bennett
SHIRLEY BENNETT
Larry, I was sorry to hear about your Dad. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Margaret and Karen Robertson
Karen Robertson
Larry, Jimmy & family - we were sorry to hear of your loss but happy that a great man has gone to his rewards & waiting loved ones in heaven. I'm sure my Dad was in the welcoming committee because our parents spent many happy times together in this life. Sending love & prayers for you all!
Sherry Bell
OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO THE RORRER FAMILY AT THIS SAD TIME
Brenda & David Barksdale
Larry, Sorry to hear about your dad. I'm more sorry that I could not get to the visitation. Know that the thoughts and prayers of our coaching staff are with you. Sincerely, Lin Stadler, Football Coach Rockingham County High School
Lin Stadler
My Thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days to come.
Vicky Terry Slaughter
May God continue to BLESS your family in the days ahead. MAY LIGHT PERPETUAL SHINE UPON WArren. Love Charles Wray Jr Pat Wray and Anne Marie Forrest
Charles Wray Jr.
To the Rorrer family I am so sorry of the loss of Mr. Rorrer. Knowing Larry for several years, I knew how close he was to his dad. I'm sure he was very proud of his family. My prayers are with you.
Mike Zales
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, but know that Mr. Warren's home-going was also a glad occasion for him. We think of you all often. Funny how I happened to see this - looking at the news item for the upcoming Christmas Tour of Homes, and saw the ad for Fair Funeral Home. Thank you, Miss Margaret, for all your love and kindness through the years. The ladies in my office were reminiscing about the terrible school lunches they endured as children, and I was able to say that my school lunches were great - and told them about the special lady who saved pieces of fatback for me! Much love to all the family, Everall and Stuart
Everall and Stuart Peele
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