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James Rorrer Obituary
James was born on September 16, 1932, in Arnett, W.Va., to Henry and Hattie (Combs) Rorrer and married Rhoda F. Boswell on February 2, 1955, in Arnett.
He served in the U.S. Navy and then worked in the Coal Mines in West Virginia. He then worked ran the Banbury mixer for General Tire for 19 years, retiring in 1982.
James was a member of National Rifle Association and a former member of the Barberton American Legion. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping.
Surviving are his wife, Rhoda of Barberton; three sons, James (Sandy) Rorrer, Jr. of Coshocton, Boyd Rorrer of Barberton, and Edgar (Tracy) Rorrer of Norton; two daughters, Rebecca (Rick) Byrd of Orrville, and Emma (Tony) Collins of Orrville; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; a brother, Denver (Gloria) Rorrer of Barberton; a sister, Ann (Wade) Williams of Florida; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bruce, Boyd, and Lacy Rorrer; and sisters, Mamie Arbaugh, Mary Massey, and Pebble Davis.
Services will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 16, 2011, at Bible Holiness Church, 375 37th Street SW, Barberton, OH 44203, with Rev. Jerry Davis officiating. Burial will take place at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman. Friends may call on Monday at the church one hour prior to the service. Auble Funeral Home in Orrville is handling the arrangements. Online registry and expressions of condolence may be made at the funeral home's web site at www.aublefuneralhome.com
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Angel Romin
May 17, 2011
Rhoda: What an amazing job you did caring for your husband. I could only wish to have the love you guys shared. It was a pleasure to see such a loving family come together to make his wishes a reality. God bless you all, and you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Angel Romine
Jessica Nelson
May 14, 2011
Edgar, Chyenne & Family, I'm so sorry for your loss, you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Jason, Jessica, Victoria, Jason Jr & Nick Nelson
Michele Croft
May 14, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Denver Rorrer II
May 14, 2011
Uncle Skeebo, how he came to have this nick name I have no idea, but it kind of stuck I guess. I have a lot of fond memories for my uncle James. Many many times he and Edgar and my dad and I would go camping, hunting and fishing down on the river as we kids were growing up. Many times he would take us to the crane hole to swim back home in West Virgina. You will be missed here on earth, but we have a promise to meet again on that not so distant shore in heaven. May God pour his blessings on his family during this difficult time.
Dan & Kim Rorrer
May 14, 2011
We will miss Uncle James, what a great fishing, hunting buddy
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