July 22, 1937 - December 27, 2015
Fred A. Rorex, 78 of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born July 22, 1937 in Walnut Ridge to Tom Rorex and Bonnie Baxter Rorex. Fred was with the Jonesboro Fire Department for 27 years with 22 years in which he was the fire chief. Accomplishments include; President of Arkansas Fire Chief Association, recipient of the Hall of Fame Award - Arkansas State Firefighters, Fire training Academy Board, International Fire Training Association, Jaycee's president, Kiwanis president, founding member and president of Elk's, Fred Rorex Day declared on 2-1-1967, Member of Southwest Church of Christ since 1973, Jonesboro City Council, Chamber of Commerce, Craighead County board member, Honorary chair Miss Jonesboro Pageant, 4-H Club alumni, Egypt Basketball Team. He enjoyed hunting quail and fishing.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents, brother; Terry Rorex, sisters; Anita and Juanita Rorex.
Survivors include; son, Fred A. Rorex Jr., daughter; Brenda (Lonnie) Richardson, grandchildren; Jennifer (Scott) Rorex Peters, Matthew Levi (Sarah) Rorex, Jordon Richardson, great grandchildren; Levi Davidson and Walter Zeppelin Peters, sister; JoNell Butler and sister in law; Norma Rorex.
Service will be Wednesday, December 30 at 2:00 PM at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home with Jimmy Adcox officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until time of service. Burial will be at Markham Cemetery near Egypt.
Pallbearers will be members of the Jonesboro Fire Department. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Jean Keith, Bill Wade, Wayne Masterson, Doug Burris, Dennis Burris, Darrell Burris, Fain Butler, Jimmy Butler, Mark Rorex, David Rorex and Michael Butts.
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8 Condolence(s)
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Your the best man ever gods love and mercy should i miss u more than i can almost take but with ur teaching and lessons with god i cqn acheive life see u soon ur best evre please look over me love u papa
Shirley Faulkner
Thursday, December 31, 2015
We are very sorry to hear of Fred's passing. He enjoyed all his friends and relatives very much and was always glad to see everyone. He had been in government work so long that he was a walking history book for the city and county and could recall it all. It is sad to see all that lost. Our condolences go out to all his family.
Shirley and Ronald Faulkner and Marie Atchison
Stephen & Peggy Sharp
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Fred and want to send our love and condolences to his family, friends and fellow firefighters. His passing will leave an emptiness with so many. Sending you prayers of comfort.
Julia Thyer
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
I'm so soory for your pain. May God bless you and help you through this time of sorrow. God bless you and yours.
Ceci Warren
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Fred, Brenda, Lonnie and family, so sorry for your loss. I know you miss him terribly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and the rest of the family.
Love you,
Ceci
James & Linda Simmons
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Dear Rorex family, we are saddened by the news that your dear one has passed away. We are praying for God to comfort each of you in a special way. We have known Fred for many many years & we know that there are many who will miss him very much. James & Linda Hutchison Simmons, & Gipsy Rose Hutchison Qualls.
Donald Bearden
Monday, December 28, 2015
Sorry for your loss Freddie, Brenda and family. Fred was a good friend and we will all miss him.
Stan Cragg
Monday, December 28, 2015
Many thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.