Joe Chris Gorby

  Joe Chris Gorby 74, of Georgetown, Cameron, W.V. passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025. Joe was born December 14, 1950, in Bannon, W.V. son of the late Martin and Amanda Williams Gorby.

He retired as a crew chief for the West Virginia Dept. of Highways with over 30 years. of service.  A veteran of the United States Marine Corps and proudly served in Vietnam. A member of the Freemasons in Hundred WV, Littleton Lodge #131 A.F.& A.M.  Also, a member of Cameron Legion Post #18. Preceded in death his parents, wife, Christy Lee Barnette Gorby, newborn twin sons, siblings, Alvin Gorby, Dora Prendergast, Nellie Tustin, infant baby brother, Charles Gorby.

Survived by two daughters, Heather (Bobby) Tedrow of New Martinsville, W.V. Shelley (Nathan) Lilley of Cameron, W.V. and one son, Joe Gorby Jr. of Waynesburg, W.V. three sisters Wanda Stern, Erma  'Sis Ann' Barnhart, Christy Johnson; four brothers, Larry Gorby, Bunt Gorby, Don Gorby, Diddle  Gorby;  12 grandchildren, Kelsey, Curtis, Haley, Gavyn, Kennedi, Colton, Krissy, Kenlee, Isiah, Ava, Carter and Liam; 6 great-grandchildren, Hutson, Callie, Braxton, Waylyn, Weston and Cassie; and special friends. Susan Hill and Darlene Trowbridge. several nieces, nephews and some cousins. 

Family will receive friends Sunday September 28, 2025, from 5-8 p.m.  and Monday from 11:30 until time of services at 12:30 p.m. with Pastor Dave McCombs officiating at the Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services 4093 Dragon Highway, Cameron, W.V.   Interment in Anderson-Bethel Cemetery where the Cameron Veteran Honor Guard will conduct military honors.