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George Rorrer Obituary
He was a longtime sports writer for the Louisville Times and Louisville Courier-Journal, having covered the Bengals, Reds, University of Louisville, University of Kentucky and Louisville's AAA baseball teams, among many other teams and sports during his career. He was sports editor of the Huntington (WV) Herald-Dispatch in the 1960s. Earlier, he worked for the Raleigh Herald in Beckley, WV, his home town. Mr. Rorrer earned B.A. and M.A. degrees from Marshall University, and he maintained close ties with the school. In 1993, Mr. Rorrer was inducted into the Marshall University School of Journalism Hall of Fame. He taught journalism at Marshall in the 1960s and at Northern Kentucky University after his retirement from the Courier-Journal in 1995. Mr. Rorrer was a proud Marine, retiring from the Reserves as a lieutenant colonel.
When his sons were young, he coached their Little League and American Legion baseball teams.
Survivors are wife, Ann Haas Rorrer of Fort Wright; children, Vanessa (Andy) Iredale of Louisville; George T. Rorrer III (Debbie) of Clarksville, IN; Randy (Sharon) Rorrer of Daytona Beach, FL; Jeff Rorrer (Julie) of Sellersburg, IN; Valerie (David) Lavigne of Snohomish, WA; step-daughters Jennifer (Rolly) Hoyt of Hot Springs, AR, Beth Haas of Charleston, SC; former wife, Betty Rorrer of Jeffersonville, IN; sister, Janet Thornquist of Natick, MA; 13 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Visitation is 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, July 2, 2012 with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at St. Agnes Church, Fort Wright. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Middendorf Funeral Home, Ft. Wright, are handling the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Big Green Scholarship Foundation, Marshall University, P.O. Box 1360, Huntington, WV, 25701.
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Bill Gividen
July 25, 2012
25 July 2012
Marine – George T. Rorrer Jr. - Thank you for your service to God, the USA and USMC during Korean Era. Your Brother Marines of Ky-ana Det. #729 wishes to extend to your family our most sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved family member. Take Comfort in knowing that your Marine has taken leave from his earthly home to fulfill the ranks of Heaven's Detachment. Once a Marine always a Marine, Semper Fidelis. Billy G. Gividen, Chaplain #729
Betty Muncey
July 2, 2012
I have such fond memories of George. I worked with him at the Huntington, WV newspaper for several years and covered several of the MU games at the Field House with George and the other sports writers. Also bowled on a team with him and his wife, Betty. My deepest condolences goes out to Betty and his children. I remember them when they were so small and they brought them to the Spot Bowling alley. Such precious memories of a find, kind man named George Rorrer. I am truly sad to hear this news and pray that God will give comfort to the hearts of his loved ones during this time and I know they are left with lots of loving memories.
Betty Lou Muncey
David Robbins
July 1, 2012
My condolences to the Rorrer family. George was an outstanding sportswriter, dedicated father and a community leader. I have many fond memories of him when he coached at GRC Baseball and his support of JHS baseball with his sons.
Mike Riley
June 30, 2012
One of the great local journalists. I remember covering the Louisville Redbirds with George back in the 90's. A true professional in every way that will be missed.
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