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BORN
1922
DIED
2005
Robert Vorhies Obituary
Graveside service: 10 a.m. Tuesday in Smyrna Cemetery in Harleton, with the Rev. Margaret Carrell officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview.
Mr. Vorhies was born Feb. 16, 1922, in Fort Worth to Robert and Ruth Paine Vorhies. He moved to Longview in January 2005 from Fort Worth. He was a former maintenance employee of Swift & Co. in Fort Worth for 23 years and was a self-employed plumber. Mr. Vorhies was a lifetime member of VFW Post 4477 in Dallas and American Legion Post 569 in Fort Worth. He served five years in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the South Pacific.
Mr. Vorhies was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Deborah Campbell Floren; sister, Dorothy Burt; and brothers, Dan and Benny Vorhies.
Survivors: His companion, Mildred Pruitt of Longview; sisters, Billie Jean Crites and Mary Lou Shockley, both of Fort Worth; brother, Larry Vorhies of Fort Worth; stepdaughter, Hilda Baucum of Fort Worth; four stepgrandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
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Curtis & Dona Faudree
October 19, 2005
We know Bob will be greatly missed. His humor and friendship will long be remembered.
Pam Roland
October 18, 2005
I will miss you very much, you were always so entertaining and made a GREAT brisket. I will think of you often.
Thanks for all the memories
Love
Pam
Donna Browne
October 18, 2005
Bob was a great friend first, and a handy plumbing genius second. I thought I cussed like a sailor, but Bob was truly a sailor and occasionally would let that show. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a great big heart for people in need. I will miss him, but I know Mildred and his family will miss him the most. My prayers are with you all. God Bless You.
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