Jack Sorrell
Jack Sorrell
August 7, 2007 ~ February 24, 2012
Jack Sorrell, 70, of North Stratton Court, died at 10:30 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2012 at his home. He was born in Shelbyville, January 31, 1942, the son of the late William "Bill" and Dora Sorrell. Jack was a tool and die maker for 30 years. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #398, Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge #521, and the American Legion. Jack enjoyed camping, fishing, boating, being outdoors, playing guitar and singing karaoke. He married June Rayborn on August 7, 2007, and she survives. Jack is survived by sons, Jack W. (Xuan) Sorrell II of Columbus and David W. (Laurie) Sorrell of Columbus; a step-son, Aubrey (Jo) Jones of Columbus; a daughter, Angela Phillips of Shelbyville; step-daughters, Jeanie Diggs of Minnesota, Rita (Sam) Tobias of Columbus, Mary Snow of Minnesota and Tricia Rayborn of Columbus; grandchildren, Jack W. Sorrell III, Makayla Sorrell, Meadow Sorrell, David Sorrell II, Isaac Sorrell and Samantha Phillips; 14 step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Linda Powers of Shelbyville. Jack was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Raymond Sorrell; and a sister, Mary Ann Palmer. SERVICES: FUNERAL: Will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Dr. William Bailey officiating. Burial will be at Flat Rock Baptist Cemetery. VISITATION: Will be from 11 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: May be made to Hospice of South Central Indiana or the American Cancer Society.
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January 31, 1942 ~ February 24, 2012
Jack Sorrell, 70, of North Stratton Court, died at 10:30 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2012 at his home.
He was born in Shelbyville, January 31, 1942, the son of the late William ?Bill? and Dora Sorrell.
Jack was a tool and die maker for 30 years. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #398, Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge #521, and the American Legion. Jack enjoyed camping, fishing, boating, being outdoors, playing guitar and singing karaoke.
He married June Rayborn on August 7, 2007, and she survives.
Jack is survived by sons, Jack W. (Xuan) Sorrell II of Columbus and David W. (Laurie) Sorrell of Columbus; a step-son, Aubrey (Jo) Jones of Columbus; a daughter, Angela Phillips of Shelbyville; step-daughters, Jeanie Diggs of Minnesota, Rita (Sam) Tobias of Columbus, Mary Snow of Minnesota and Tricia Rayborn of Columbus; grandchildren, Jack W. Sorrell III, Makayla Sorrell, Meadow Sorrell, David Sorrell II, Isaac Sorrell and Samantha Phillips; 14 step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Linda Powers of Shelbyville.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Raymond Sorrell; and a sister, Mary Ann Palmer.
SERVICES:
FUNERAL: Will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Dr. William Bailey officiating. Burial will be at Flat Rock Baptist Cemetery.
VISITATION: Will be from 11 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS:
May be made to Hospice of South Central Indiana or the American Cancer Society.






We are so sorry for your loss he was a wonderful person!
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to June, Jack’s children and grandchildren, his sister, and to the stepchildren and grandchildren. June: God blessed you with not one, but two wonderful husbands. Although your’s and Jack’s time together was shorter than what you both wanted, it was filled with precious times together and lots of beautiful memories. We were very glad to have gotten the opportunity to meet Jack, and we knew that you both played a very important part in each other’s lives. Even though we can not physically be there with you during this trying time, plesae know that we are there in spirit and in prayer. Robert and Pam
June, just thinking about you today and wanted to let you know I am so sorry for your loss of Jack. Love and Prayers for you & family during this sorrowful time.
Rita and family, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Know that Jack is in a better place with no worries and no pain. I’m sure Jack is singing in heaven today.