John Herbert Sorby
July 5, 1931 — February 15, 2021

John Sorby, 89 years of age, departed from his home in Novi to his heavenly home on February 15, 2021.

John was born July 5, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Edgar and Viola Sorby. He graduated from Cass Tech High School in 1949, attended Wayne State University where he ran track; was drafted into the United States Marine Corps in 1952 and served at its Camp Pendleton base in Oceanside, California. In August of that same year he married the late Joanne (Thomas) Sorby. He was a devoted husband and loving father to their four children: Janine Fruehan, Kevin (Christy) Sorby, Scott (Tammy) Sorby, and Kristen (Chris) Cislo. He was also the proud Papa of Troy and Nolan (Allison) Sorby. Throughout the years he worked as an operations manager for a wholesale distributor with responsibility for three warehouses across the country. His favorite gift of all time was the gift of Salvation, which he received in 1978. From this point on he committed his life to serving his Lord and Savior.

A memorial service celebrating the life of John Sorby will be held Tuesday, March 2, at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, 9455 Hilton Road, Brighton, Michigan. Gathering: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.; Service: 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of John Sorby, to Cornerstone Presbyterian Church - Missions Fund. Donations will be used for advancement of the Gospel here and around the world.