ROGER LEE GORBY
Roger Lee Gorby, 75, of Aiken, South Carolina and formerly of Riverton, WV died Thursday, August 22, 2019 at his residence.
He was born January 17, 1944 at Hundred, WV, a son of the late Harry Damon Gorby and Donis Snyder Gorby.
Roger had been a minister for the past 42 years having pastored churches in West Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Prior to becoming a minister he worked as a pipefitter and was a member of the Local 83 Pipefitters out of Wheeling, WV.
Roger currently had been the pastor of the North Fork Baptist Church in Riverton, West Virginia for the past 8 years.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara Dobbs Gorby of Aiken, SC; one son and his spouse, Bryan Gorby and his wife Joyce of Canton, Ohio; two daughters and their spouses, Nancy Spitznas and her husband Dan of Canton, Ohio and Tina Burch and her husband Ed or Atlanta, Georgia; two sisters, Sharon Glover and her husband Harry and Donna Faye Rosencrance and her husband Harold; and four grandchildren, Caleb Raines, Jared Spitznas, Jenna Spitznas, and Caitlyn Gorby.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, LeMoyne Gorby, Terry K. Gorby, and Gene Gorby who died as an infant.
Friends may call at the Solid Rock Baptist Church, Hundred, WV from 12:00 Noon until the service hour at 2:00 PM on Monday, August 26, 2019. Funeral services will be held in the church at 2:00 PM with the Pastor Theodore Bennett officiating. Interment will follow in the Thomas Cemetery at Ned, PA.
The Tennant Funeral Home in Hundred, WV is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences
Roger was a good man....we were in class together at HHS from 1958–1962...He was always a gentleman and willing to help any classmate....He also came from a good family...Mom and Dad were our good friends...all good people...He will be missed by many...to his wife, children and gran children you have my deepest sympathy.
Pastor Gorby was a shining star in our lives during his ministry at N. Fork Baptist. He prayed with us during some difficult times as well as showed up at the hospital if a loved one was sick or having surgery. He prayed with my 10 year old son whom accepted the Lord just before he left to return to SC. He will always hold a special place in our hearts. Many prayers for his family to find comfort knowing he is pain free and walking the streets of gold now.
I attended North Fork Baptist up until I moved out of the area in 2018. Pastor Roger was the most influential pastor that I have ever been blessed with. He helped me through many trials and troubles and always had a kind ear and sound biblical advice. His leadership was a shining example of a Godly Pastor leading his flock. He was already greatly missed when he retired but we know for sure he is home with his Lord and that comforts us. My prayers go up for your loss.
Dearest Barbara & family
Please know you all have our most sincere sympathy. Pastor Roger was a man after God’s own heart. As a Shepherd to this WV flock there was none finer and as a friend, we can say no less. Our prayers are with each one of you & our hearts share in your grief.
I will always hear the special tone of his voice when he would talk if going home to be with the Lord.....especially the “to see Him face to face”.....and we all know he has now experienced the utmost love & joy❤️ Our hearts will be selfishly heavy for many days to come....yet so happy for his completed journey❤️
God Bless each of you & wrap His loving arms around you today & in the days ahead🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻 Hugs & prayers to you all ❣️
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Pastor Gorby was a wonderful man and a man of God .He will surely be missed by all who knew him prayers to his family for peace and comfort thru these times
Very sorry sounds like he was a great influence to many people. Prayers for comfort for his family
Having known Roger from grade school and Graduating 1962, are fond memories of him. His parents and my parents were friends. My friendship with Donna Faye and Sharon will always be remembered. I will be praying for the entire family and the Flock of Sheep the Lord gave to Roger to Shepherd. It is so wonderful to know he heard the calling of Christ and many of those now are assured they will one day be worshiping Christ together. Love and prayers for all of you through the days ahead. My heart goes out to you during this time. God be with each and may He cover you with His everlasting Love and peace.
I'm truly blessed to have known such a Godly man. Led me to Jesus many years ago, his words of wisdom & love of Christ will always be in my heart. Thank you Roger for taking that little extra time to witness to me, I'm FOREVER greatful, prayers for comfort & peace for all the family.. It's not goodbye, it's until we meet again. Thank you Jesus for the opportunity to meet such a great man. His words will forever ring in my ears and be in my heart.
Donna, so sorry to hear about your Brother, Roger.
Wanted to let you know we are thinking about you and your family.
Sending our thoughts and love to you, Dear Friend. God Bless.
Pastor Gorby was a true man of faith. I accepted Christ, when Pastor officiated my grandsons funeral. He also baptized me and watched my husband come back to Christ and he was always there for our family. A great man and he will be greatly missed by many, but oh what a re-union in heaven is happening.
My thoughts of sorrow to his sister, Donna.
Remember Roger from my years from Hundred
He was always so nice
Sorry for your loss