Mr. Roger Lee Rorie Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. Roger Lee Rorie

MR. ROGER LEE RORIE, SR., finished his race by God’s grace! Roger was born April 20, 1962, to the late Brutus Caesar Rorie, Sr. and Dorothy Spencer Rorie, in Wadesboro, North Carolina. He transitioned from this earthly life to his Heavenly Home, April 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving and devoted wife, Pamela Knotts Rorie and loving family.

ROGER exemplified the phrase “see a sermon” and lived a joyous life. He attended the public schools of Anson County and worked many years in residential maintenance before retiring with Vaughn Ricketts Contracting. He was often requested by name for his ability to install concrete. If Roger was not working or spending time with family, you could locate Roger at a fishing bank, softball field, card table or TV screen watching his favorite football team-The Pittsburgh Steelers. A few years ago, Roger’s dream of attending a National Football League game came true when he and his son-in love graced Bank of America Stadium to watch the Carolina Panthers play the Pittsburgh Steelers. In recent years, you could locate Roger on any given day at Lady Bug restaurant enjoying a hot meal and laughter with friends.

ROGER was known as Baker, Pitbull, Daddy, Papa Roger, and Uncle Roger. Chiefly he was an authentic human being who exhibited wisdom and confidence in every space he entered. If you listened to him chat long enough, you would experience his wittiness through a joke. He was preceded in death by his Father-Brutus Caesar Rorie, Sr., Father-James Leak, Sr., Granddaughter-Anastasia Ray, Brother-James Rorie, Sister-Shirley Ratliff, Brothers-in-love, Kenneth Reid and Nathaniel Knotts, Sisters-in-love, Peggy Knotts Chambers and Loretta Knotts Christon, and Best Friend-James Franklin Little, Jr.

ROGER leaves to cherish his loving memories: his wife of almost 27 years, Pamela Knotts Rorie of the home; bonus daughter, Dr. Takeda (Honorable Thomas) LeGrand of Wingate, NC; son, Roger Lee Rorie, Jr., “Petee” (Tammy Kersey) of Rockingham, NC, son, Derrick Prince (LaPorsha Pouncy) of High Point, NC, son, Taquan Lotharp of Monroe, NC; daughter, Shenethia Lotharp of Lilesville, NC, daughter, Jakia Melton of Morven, NC; sisters, Doris Reid and Gwendolyn Little of Morven, NC, Cassandra Brown (Kevin), Sherry Williams (Joe), Tonya Rorie (Eddie Cox), and Sandra Leak of Wadesboro NC, Magdalene (Rev. Charles) Lindsey and Florrie Bennett of Lilesville, NC; brothers, Cubit Watson (Teresa Bennett), Ray Charles Rorie and Gary Rorie of Wadesboro, NC, Keith A. Leak (Erica Horne), Preston Leak, and James Leak, Jr., of Lilesville NC; aunts, Edna Leak and May Hester Leak of Hartford, CT; uncles, James Rorie of Lilesville, NC, David Harrington (Pecolia) of Wadesboro, NC; sister-in-love, Florine Knotts Mackey of Wadesboro, NC; brothers-in-love Paul T. Knotts of Fayetteville, NC, James A. Knotts of Baltimore, MD and Dennis S. Knotts of Wadesboro, NC; special nieces he help rear, Fatina Knotts Witherspoon (Robert), Teresa Y. Christon, Marchandra Knotts Gaddy (Zesta), and Cyekeshia Knotts Pickett (Roderick); special friends, High Point, James Boy, Joe, Pull Gaddy and Smith; and an abundance of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

The Homegoing Service will be on Saturday, April 15, 2023, 4:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will follow in Westview Memorial Park, Highway 74-West, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

The Rorie Family will greet family and friends on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 3:30-4:00pm at Smith's Memorial Chapel and at all other times at the residence.

In Honor of Roger's love of football, the family is requesting that the guest wear Black and Gold to represent his favorite team: The Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Sorry for your loss, praying for you and your family in this time of bereavement. May the God of all peace comfort you and your family. Shirley Knotts Parker

Sorry for your loss Pam my friend I'm there for you. God will give you strength. I love you my friend Ruth Dorsey Baltimore Maryland

God bless the Rorie family, Roger always bared a smile. He will be deeply missed, Prayers; David Woody

Pam I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Praying for you and family 🙏🏽, Cryosene

Pam, so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family. Sending you my love at this time of sorrow. Your Cousin, Barbara Knotts Carr

Condolences to the Rorie family Cathy Williams and family Houston, Texas

I am sorry for your loss. I am praying for the family.

Pam may GOD Bless you and your family: Love you James & Carrie Horne.

Sending heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mr Roger.

Wishing you peace to ease your sadness.Strength to lift your spirit up.Time to heal your heart,and faith that will see you through.We love you,Tracy Baucom and Linda

Pam, Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. This has been a long fight to endure, but all is in the past now and he is made new in the loving wings of our Heavenly Father. I will continue to lift you and the family up as keeping the good faith and time will heal all. With love and sympathy. Nancy C.

Pam and family... May God give you strength when yours is gone and may his unending love see you through.
Love. Phil, Toinette and Mary Helen

Mr.Rorie will be miss praying for the family Henry Collins

Extending our deepest and sincerest condolences to Pam, his family, & friends. We love you, all. -The Harrington Family (Tommicenia, Nikki, Tara, & Steven)

My Condolence to his family .'' ROGER '' a true friend love buy many we had so much funny together working in the tobacco field and especial on the basketball court where ever we play I will truly miss ROGER . ( MEMORIES ) DEATH LEAVES HEARTACE NO ONE CAN HEAL . MOMORIES ARE TREASURES NO ONE CAN STEAL . SOME MAY FORGET YOU NOW THAT YOU ARE GONE . BUT WE WILL REMEMBER NO MATTER HOW LONG . YOU WILL ALWAYS STAY LOVED AND REMEMBER , IN EVERY WAY . NO TEARS , NO VERSE . CAN EVER SAY HOW MUCH WE MISS YOU EVERY DAY .BRO : ERNEST PEGUES