John Fulton Rorrer

John Fulton Rorrer

John Fulton Rorrer, 80, of Charlottesville, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 11, 2010.

He was born on April 1, 1929, in Dameron, West Virginia, the son of the late John F. Rorrer and Belva Laverty Rorrer Taylor. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Mabel Louise Rorrer. He was also preceded in death by four sisters, Virginia Rorrer, Essie Lilly, Martha Miller, and Judith Besseas; and three brothers, Virgil Rorrer, Gene Rorrer, and John Allen.

John served with the United States Army, during the Korean War. He retired from the University of Virginia as a heating plant engineer. He was a member of Park Lane Free Will Baptist Church. John's happiest moments were spent with family and friends, and exploring nature. He was a lifetime member of the NRA, and especially enjoyed black powder and muzzle loading rifles.

He is survived by his children, Elizabeth Rorrer of St. Petersburg, Florida, Carolyn Stevers and her husband, Alan, of Live Oak, Florida, Jimmy Rorrer of Charlottesville, and Randy Proffitt and his wife, Donna, of Charlottesville. He had eight grandchildren, Angela, Kristie, Tyler, Cynthia, Amanda, Scarlett, Rudy, and Charlotte, and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Carl Rorrer, Arizona Rorrer Murdock, Pamelia Boyd Long, and Barbara Flynn.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 until 8 p.m. Saturday, March 13, 2010,

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 2010, at the chapel of Hill and Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Don Hellms officiating, and musical dedication provided by Cecil Barker. Interment will follow at Monticello Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Park Lane Free Will Baptist Church Building Fund, 112 Park Lane West, Charlottesville, VA 22902.

Friends may send condolences to the family at www.hillandwood.com.


This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.