Orrin Sylvester Vanderhorst.  was born on December 22, 1962 in Brooklyn, NY. He was the son of Carolyn Lee and he attended elementary and middle school in Brooklyn. Upon completion of middle school he moved to Mc Clellanville, S.C. with his grandparents the late Mr. and Mrs. James Vanderhorst where he completed high school.

He furthered his education at Denmark Technical College in Denmark, S.C. and there he majored in brick masonry with a second skill in plumbing. Upon completion of college he moved to New York where he became employed with New Jersey public schools as a steamfitter while still pursuing his career as a plumber. He worked for the public school system for 22 years, his career as a plumber extended over thirty years and he had many businesses and private clients who utilized his plumbing expertise.

In 1989 he married Barbara Greene, also of Mc Clellanville S.C. and to this union one child was born, Kevin Vanderhorst. Orrin was a hard worker and very passionate about his profession. He loved to socialize and meet new people.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Barbara, his son Kevin Vanderhorst, his mother Carolyn Lee, two brothers— Clifford Vanderhorst (Richardean), Darren Lee, his sister Edith Broderick, five nephews—Nigel, Raquan, Mackenzie, Krishawn, Dequan, two nieces— Kierra and Jasmine. Two uncles—Leroy Vanderhorst (Gail) and Clement Vanderhorst (Vernell). Two aunts—Anna Randolph, Nancy Blake, a host of close cousins, relatives and friends.

We love you Orrin but GOD loved you best So he took you home to Eternal Rest