Joseph "Joe" Lee Rorie, of Bay City, TX passed away, June 10, 2018. He was born in Rienzi, MS to Ira and Pearl (Robbins) Rorie on May 22, 1950.

Joe traveled extensively while working as an industrial paint supervisor for numerous companies in the U. S. and other countries. He enjoyed tending to his beautiful flower gardens, as well as barbecuing for family gatherings. His grandkids were his pride and joy and he loved spending time with them every chance he could.

Joe is preceded in death by his parents, and brothers John Rorie and Ernest Rorie. He will be greatly missed, especially by his wife, Laura Landrum Rorie, who was the love of his life. Joe is also survived by his son Jason Rorie of Houston, TX; daughters Kacey Rorie, of Burnsville, MS, Lacey (Casey) Lanier of Booneville, MS, and Susan (Jack) Groce of Wharton, TX; sisters Martha Holland of TN and Brenda (Charlie) Castile of Burnsville, MS; brother Doyle (Mary Ann) Rorie of Burnsville, MS; sister-in-law, Joyce Rorie of Burnsville, MS; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Marc and Carole Landrum of Rosenberg, TX; grandchildren Jack, Jr. (Kary) Groce of Wharton, TX, Brian (Carrie) Groce of Rosenberg, TX, Halle (Swayze) Yancey of Austin, TX, Hannah Groce of Wharton, TX,Rebekah (Daniel) Pflughaupt of Wharton, TX, Mason and Maddie Rorie of Houston, TX; great-grandchildren Zoe Groce of Rosenberg, TX, Luke Groce of Wharton, TX, and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held 10:00am Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.