Carrollton, VA-Ernest E. Rorrer, Sr., passed away on February 8, 2014. He was born on October 13, 1946 to the late Irvine and Geraldine Rorrer in Norfolk, VA. He is predeceased by his brothers Toby and Stephen; and father-in-law Jack.
Captain Rorrer served with the Virginia Beach Police Department for 32 years. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and serviced as a Deacon, and Sunday School Teacher. He was also a Gideon at the Chesapeake camp.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Judy Rorrer; sons Ernie and wife Michele, and Lee and wife Penny; brother Dennis; sister-in-law Carol and husband Wilson; and mother-in-law Frances; 4 grandchildren Erica, David, Jesse and Ryan and 5 great grandchildren Cody, Morgan, Makayla, Star and Lily; and his adoring nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 13, 2014 from 6-8 pm at Rosewood –Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N. Witchduck Rd., Virginia Beach, VA.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, February 14, 2014 at 1pm in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Bethel Baptist Church Building Fund 1832 Elbow Road, Chesapeake, VA 23320.
You may offer condolences at www.kellumfuneralhome.com.
