Robert Lee Rorie, 66

Northeast MS obituary

Robert Lee Rorie, 66, resident of New Albany, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at his place of employment in Tupelo.



A Celebration of Life Service will be at 6 PM Wednesday, January 29 at The Orchard, 1379 N. Coley Road, Tupelo , MS 38801 with a visitation two hours before services. Reflections will be given by Joey Bates and arrangements will be provided by New Albany Funeral & Cremation Care.

Mr. Rorie was born February 10, 1953 in Elgin, Illinois, the son of the late Leo Dan and Mollie Hubbard Rorie. He was a 1971 graduate of West Aurora High School in Illinois, received an Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration and proudly served his country in the United States Military.

A Christian and former resident of Hinckley, Illinois, Mr. Rorie moved to Union County 10 years ago and was a valued associate of The Home Depot Corporation in Tupelo.

Mr. Rorie loved his church, The Orchard and served his community by being an active volunteer in the 8 Days of Hope projects.

Survivors include a son, Robert Hans Rorie of Naperville, IL, one sister, Cherryl Ann Cook of West Chicago, IL and a brother, James Rorie of Bristol, IL.

The American Flag at New Albany Funeral & Cremation Care honors Mr. Rorie and all Veterans for their service to our country…GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

The staff of New Albany Funeral & Cremation Care invites you to share memories with the Rorie family at www.nafuneralsandcremations.com (662) 539-7000.

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