07/01/2025
We are sad to announce the passing of John Rorer on March 1, 2025. John was an integral partner of OBX WINERY until April of 2022, he entertained many of our guests with his wit and tales. May he Rest in Peace!
OBITUARY
John David Rorer
August 17, 1947 – March 1, 2025
John David Rorer, 77, of Jacksonville left his earthly body and reunited with his lost love, Debbie Cundiff Rorer. John was an only child, born in Lynchburg, VA on August 17, 1947 to Hennie Younger Rorer and Adrien Bell Rorer. John is survived by two former wives, Sally MacKinnon Rorer of Jacksonville and Shirley English Decker of Cape Coral; two children, Kate Rorer Watson (m. Brian) of Los Angeles and John Alexander Rorer of Cape Coral; and several stepchildren, cousins, and friends.
From a young age, John sought to stand out and live an interesting life. He had an assortment of exotic pets, including a flying squirrel, descented skunk, green iguana, and a Chausie as a 20-year companion. He obtained a pilot’s license as a teenager, and later learned to fly helicopters and race sailboats. In his professional life, John owned and managed small businesses, including a tax consultancy, property development firm, and the first winery on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. He also served the community as a county commissioner and SCORE business mentor.
Donations may be made to The Foundation of Community Hospice & Palliative Care in Jacksonville (https://thefoundationcares.org/). Condolences may be expressed via the online register at dignitymemorial.com
WHO WE ARE The Foundation raises funds to support the mission of Community Hospice & Palliative Care, a nationally-recognized locally-based non-profit committed to compassionately caring for the needs of children and adults facing life-limiting and life-ending illnesses. ANNUAL FUNDING NEED
