Ernest Danny O’Rourke, 76, of Forest City passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Mission Hospital, Asheville. A native of Cherokee County, SC, he was the son of the late Luther and Margaret Yother. Ernest was retired from the textile industry and was a US Navy veteran.
Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Brandy Bradley; sons, Andrew O’Rourke, Alexander O’Rourke, and Nicholas O’Rourke; grandchildren, Whitley Tate, Chelsea Rippy, Brie Bradley, Wyatt Bradley, Christina White, Ava O’Rourke, Liam O’Rourke, Ava Black, Kinsley Black and Lucas White. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine O’Rourke.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 15, 2022 from 4pm until 6 pm at Crowe’s Mortuary, 118 College Avenue, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.