Obituary of Danny James Voorhies

Bedford – Danny James Voorhies, 65, of Bedford, died at 10:13 pm on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at I.U. Health Bedford Hospital. Born July 29, 1950 in Bedford, he was the son of Tirey James and Marjorie June (Waggoner) Voorhies. He married Dianna Dodds on June 5, 1988 and she survives. He was a graduate of the Bedford High School with the class of 1968. He earned his bachelor degree from the University of Indianapolis. He retired as an electrician and was employed by Alexander Electric and Rogers Group. He was a pastor at the Ft. Ritner United Methodist Church and the chaplain for Fishers of Men in affiliation with the National Bass Tournament. Survivors include his wife, Dianna, of Bedford; three children, Darin Voorhies and wife, GiGi, Derek Voorhies all of Bloomington and Donny Voorhies at home; two brothers, John David Voorhies and wife, Leah, of Mitchell and Denny Voorhies and wife, LaDona, of Bedford; step-sisters, Ruth Ann Elkins and husband, Preston and Tina Peyton and husband, Chris, all of Bedford; brothers-in-law, Jerry and David Dodds both of Bedford; sisters-in-law, Mary and Jennifer Dodds both of Bedford; three step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Joe, Donald and Dean (Bo) Voorhies; his in-laws, David and Janet Dodds. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 1st at the Oolitic United Methodist Church on Lafayette Ave. with Pastor Eric Kersey officiating. Burial will follow in the Payton Family Cemetery in Paoli, IN. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, November 30th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to Lawrence Co. Cancer Patient Services. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.