of Mountain View, AR
January 18, 1933 - March 15, 2024
Jimmie Lee ''Jim'' Rorie, was born January 18, 1933 to Alvin and Alpha (Moore) Rorie in their home In Big Springs, Arkansas. He went to be with the Lord March 15, 2024 at the age of 91 at his home in Mountain View, Arkansas surrounded by his loving family.
He was a retired carpenter, but had also been a farmer, worked in retail sales and after getting his accounting degree, he worked as an accountant in the 1960's. But he returned to being a carpenter. He always told everyone that ''He was a Carpenter just like Jesus was''. He traveled all over the US building and remodeling Pizza Huts, Sonics, Lone Star Steak Houses, Taco Bells and hotels.
He enjoyed drawing and painting, writing poetry and songs, going to church, singings and traveling all over the state of Arkansas with Chris George, going to the Masonic Lodges.
He is survived by his five children, Ronda Holt and husband, Bob of El Dorado, Kansas, James (Rusty) Rorie and wife, Cathy of Thornton, Colorado, Rockey Rorie and wife, Debra of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Misty Perry and husband, Kerry of Fox, Arkansas, Cristy Brewer and husband, Joey of Alco, Arkansas; one sister, Yvonne West; ten grandchildren; twenty-seven great grandchildren and five great great-grandchildren and a multitude of other family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his wife of sixty-two years, Velma Lawrence Rorie; his parents, Alvin and Alpha (Moore) Rorie and one brother, Dale Rorie.
Pallbearers are Alex Holt, Kevin Holt, Brian Rorie, Jasen Rorie, Nick Rorie, Kody Perry, Jake Brewer and Will Brewer.
Honorary pallbearers are Dennis Feltz, Chad Brown, Chris George and Lindsey Masonic Lodge # 292.
Visitation will be Friday, March 22, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Roller Crouch Funeral Home, Mountain View, Arkansas. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024, 2:00 PM at Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas.
Roller Crouch Funeral home has been entrusted for these arrangements.
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14 Condolence(s)
Kenneth W. Rorie
Saturday, March 23, 2024
So sad to hear of the passage of my cousin, Jim. He was a fine man in every way. I got to know him over the past few years with several wonderful visits with him at Mountain View. We shared many precious family memories together. Condolences to family and his many friends. May Jim rest in peace.
Peggy Lawrencs
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Jim and Velma Rorie WIll be miss was à loving and always there if you need them Prayers for family I send my love
Pamela Jagger
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
So sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed.
Love and Prayers,
Pam, Ron, and Don
Lonnie Baker
Monday, March 18, 2024
The family is in my prayers may god comfort you and family in these sad times love you cuz
Charles Tate
Monday, March 18, 2024
One of the finest men I've had the pleasure to meet lots of good memories at our lodge with him
Tim and Mary Peters
Monday, March 18, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss we will praying for the family and friends we was his neighbors at shady Grove RV Park
jp martin
Monday, March 18, 2024
Rest in peace, for now your journey begins anew
Ron Eans
Monday, March 18, 2024
Sorry to here Bro Jim will be missed.
Toby Long
Monday, March 18, 2024
Jim was a good friend and a good brother in Mason to me and all others that knew him!! He will be miss by all who knew him!! R.I.P. my friend and Brother. May God have comfort in the families hearts!!!
Tammy Holt
Monday, March 18, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was a good man even though I only knew him for a short time. I will cherish his paintings he gave me. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Brenda Debita
Monday, March 18, 2024
Sorry for your loss.
Mary Mitchell Morrow
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Sad to hear. Prayers for the family. May your memories bring smiles during this difficult time.
Mary
James r rorie
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Forever in our hearts
William Stroud
Saturday, March 16, 2024
He shall say "enter thou good and faithful servant "