John R. Rhorer Sr.

John R. "Jack� Rhorer Sr. Frankfort- Services for John R. "Jack� Rhorer Sr., 79, formerly of Timberlawn Circle, will be Wednesday, October 31, 2007, 10:00 a.m. at Harrod Brothers Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Frankfort Cemetery. He died Saturday, October 27, 2007, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center following an illness. Jack was born November 20, 1927 and was a native of Bell Co. Jack graduated from Middlesborough High School in 1945 and Centre College in 1949 with a B.A. in History. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Jack was part owner of Frankfort Buick-Pontiac from 1952-1963, President and CEO of Capital Federal Savings & Loan Association 1963-1981, Senior VP of The Cumberland 1981-1985, President and CEO of The Kentucky League of Savings Institutions 1986-1992, President of Central Kentucky Savings & Loan League, President of Kentucky Savings & Loan League; Member of the Board of Directors of the United States League of Savings Institutions, and was inducted into Hall of Fame of Kentucky League of Savings Institutions in 1992. Jack was involved in many civic activities, such as, President of Frankfort Jaycees; Chairman of Board of Directors of Frankfort Recreation and Parks Department; Chairman of Board of Directors of Frankfort Urban Renewal and Slum Clearance Commission; President of Franklin County Community Council; member of Lions Club; member of Board of Trustees of Kentucky State University Foundation, Inc.; Member of Board of Directors of Centre College Alumni Association; Member of Board of Trustees of the Kentucky Independent College Foundation; Member of Board of Directors of Kentucky Housing Corporation; Charter member of the Board of Directors of Capital Plaza Authority; Member of Board of Directors of Frankfort Y.M.C.A.; baseball coach in Pee Wee, Minor and Little Leagues of Frankfort. Jack was a past member of Executive Committee of Franklin County Democrat Party; Past Chair of Franklin County Democrat Party; Democrat member of Franklin County Board of Election Commissioners Jack was a member of Frankfort Elks Lodge for thirty-five years. Jack is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years to Mary Jo Harrod Rhorer, daughter of Orville and Bertha Fuhs Harrod, Frankfort; 3 sons, Lynn H. Rhorer and Orville Reed Rhorer (married to Karen); both of Frankfort, and John R. Rhorer Jr. (married to Courtney), Lexington, Kentucky; 6 grandchildren, Jennifer, Kendall, Halden, Julia and Emma, all of Frankfort, and Whitney, Lexington. He was the son of the late Arthur W. Rhorer and Margaret Hoffman Rhorer. Rev. James Shepherd will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Gary "Dusty� Rhodes, Doug Riddell, Paul C. Gaines III, Granville Coblin, Bruce Lee and Don Werner Jr. Honorary bearers will be William P. Curlin, Don Giles, Jim Morris, Sam McNamera, Dr. Joe Leone, Al Dix, Jim Ashcraft, Virgil Crittenden, Eddie Coleman and members of B.P.O.E. #530. Visitation will be at Harrod Brothers Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, October 30, 2007, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, but expressions of sympathy may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be shared via the online guest book at www.harrodbrothersfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the careful direction of Harrod Brothers Funeral Home.

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John R. Rhorer Sr.

November 20, 1927 - October 27, 2007