GEORGE W. VORPE, JR, age 75, of Troy, passed away on July 5, 2016 at Genesis Health Care in Troy.  He was born on November 16, 1940 to the late George W. and Freida Marie (Weissinger) Vorpe, Sr.  George was preceded in death by his wife, Violet Maxine (Jones) Vorpe, on November 12, 2012.

George is survived by daughter: Melissa Goonan of Troy; step daughter: Kim Conley; sisters: Mary (Hersholt) Ford, Sharon (Irvin) Meek and Gertie Mullins; brother: Richard Vorpe; grandchildren: Trevor, Sarah and Courtney; step grandson: Garrett; great grandchildren: Aden and Xavier; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to his parents and wife, George was preceded in death by one brother: Joseph Hoble, Jr..  He is fondly remembered by the one hundred plus children that he helped to foster.

George was a member of Troy Baptist Temple in Troy.  He proudly served in the US Navy.  George retired from Hobart Brothers after 30 plus years.  He worked at Hobart Cabinet until his passing.

Funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Friday, July 8, 2016 at Troy Baptist Temple, 691 East Staunton Road, Troy, OH with Pastor David Thomasson officiating.  Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Troy.  Friends may call from 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon on Friday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made in George’s name to Baird Funeral Home, 555 N. Market Street, Troy, OH 45373 to help defray the funeral costs.  Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.

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