Delegate Robert D. “Bobby” Orrock has represented parts of Caroline and Spotsylvania Counties in the Virginia House of Delegates since he was first elected in 1989.

Career

Bobby taught at Spotsylvania High School for over three decades and is keenly aware of the importance of creating a Virginia where coming generations will have better opportunities to compete in a world economy, while being better able to live, learn, work and raise their families.

Education

Bobby attended Ladysmith High School, where he graduated in 1974. He then attended Germanna Community College from 1975-76 before going to attend Virginia Tech, graduating in 1978 with a B.S. in Agriculture Education. For graduate school, he attended Virginia State University receiving a Masters of Education in Agriculture Education in 1988.

Local Involvement

Bobby remains heavily active in local civic organizations. He is an EMT and trustee with the Ladysmith Volunteer Rescue Squad and is a former hunter safety instructor with the Virginia Game Commission. Bobby serves as a deacon and trustee at Bethany Baptist Church where he has been a lifetime member. He also works part-time as a radio announcer at WFLS radio in Fredericksburg.

Family

Bobby is married to Debra Orrock and has three adult children: Robert, Jr, Lila Hiltz, & Welford, and is the proud grandpa to Abby, Walter, Zane & Charlotte.