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Lorhn “Sid” Gorby, age 85 of Moundsville, WV died Thursday, June 4, 2020 in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale, WV. He was born February 27, 1935 in Glen Easton, WV the son of the late William James and Bessie L. Henry Gorby. He was a Vietnam and Korean War Army Veteran: a retired US Post Office employee; a member of Wayman’s Ridge United Methodist Church, VFW American Legion Post #437, Earl Francis Post #3 American Legion, and TOPS #0205 member, where he served as a Past Treasurer; and he was an avid joke teller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Gorby; an infant daughter, Rebecca Lynn Gorby; granddaughter, Holly Trent; and six brothers and sisters, Elizabeth Jericho, Laura Miller, Letha Elliott, Iona Heath, Lawrence Gorby, and John “Duke” Gorby. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia (Raymond) Trent of Glen Dale, and Margaret (Lee) Trent, of Moundsville; a son, William Charles Gorby of Moundsville; and four grandchildren, Ray Trent of Glen Dale, and Nicole Trent, Stephanie Trent, and Jennifer Hoyt, all of Moundsville; a brother, John Robert Gorby of Moundville; four great-grandchildren, Daniel Underwood, Elijah Hoyt, Loki Trent, and Kaiden Trent; and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Monday from 6-8pm and Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8pm at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 400 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11am with Pastor Rodney Hubbs officiating. Interment in Valley Brook Memorial Park, Moundsville where the Moundsville Honor Guard will conduct Military Graveside Service.

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Lorhn "Sid" Gorby

February 27, 1935 - June 4, 2020