Lonnie B. McRorey "Brice"

Brice passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 in DeFuniak Springs, Florida at his son’s home where he spent most of his retirement helping his son on the farm. He was born to the late Harvey and Lois (Etheridge) McRorey on October 18, 1957 in Dallas, Texas. He was a Journeymen Carpenter since 1982 and then worked as a Pipeline Surveyor for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed cooking, barbequing, being outdoors, sitting around the campfire telling stories, going fishing, camping, exploring and taking back road adventures with his wife. Brice loved teaching children something new about the outdoors any chance he got. He was a history buff and knew many things, he was a jack of all trades. He was such a people person and could strike up a conversation with anyone at any time. He was such a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and brother who was always so kind, compassionate and willing to help others.

Brice is survived by his wife of 48 years, Christina (Fonzi) McRorey; children, Lonnie B. McRorey Jr. and Monica R. McRorey; grandson, Sean M. McKee; brother, Bruce (Cindy) McRorey; mother-in-law, Nancy Fonzi; brother-in-law’s, Frank (Patsy) Fonzi, David (Diane) Fonzi and Glenn (Bobbi) Fonzi; sister-in-law, Leslie (Mike) Fonzi-Lynch and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Brent McRorey and Wayne McRorey; sisters, Dene Bowen, Alta Gardner and LaVerne Evans; father-in-law, Frank Fonzi Sr.; nephews, Brandyn Spychalski, Tony Fonzi and Frank James Fonzi and several nieces and nephews on the McRorey side.

Memorial Service for Brice will be taking place on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at Gephart Funeral Home. The family will be present to receive visitors at the funeral home on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wishes of the Family.