March 27, 1939 – June 6, 2023
Rev. Orlow Chilton Webb was born to Rev. John D. Webb, Sr., and Maude Elizabeth Spring Webb on March 27, 1939, in Williamson, WV. He graduated from Rush Creek Memorial High School in 1957 in Bremen, OH. After graduation, he entered Gale Institute, Minneapolis, MN, for railroad telegraphy and became a telegraph operator for CB&Q Railroad. After his conversion, Orlow enrolled at Frankfort Pilgrim College (1961-1967) in Frankfort, IN, earning a B.A. and Th.B.
On Christmas Eve, December 1963, he married Rhoda Christine Ferguson in Nevada, OH. Together, they traveled in evangelism for more than 45 years and pastored 11 years.
Orlow passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023, at IU Hospice House, Bloomington, IN, after a serious illness.
To Orlow and Rhoda were born two daughters and two sons. Valerie Lynne (Donald) Quales, Monica Joy (Barry) Whitaker, Anthony Chilton (Marci), and Wesley Hans (Shannon). Valerie’s children – Blake, Brittany, and Brooke. Monica’s sons – Parker and Jordan. Anthony’s children – Lane, Ryland, and Shelby. Wesley’s sons – Colten and Clarkson. Their great-grandchildren – Aryssa, Bradyn, Carson, Dawson, Everhett, Felicity, Ariella, and Jaxson.
Surviving Orlow is his sister, Rebekah Reed of Frankfort, IN, his wife, Rhoda, his children, his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death are his parents, three brothers – Clifford, Paul, John Denver, Jr., and one sister – Mary Divelbliss.
Orlow’s funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes with Reverend Edward Lecates officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the service time on Saturday, also at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel. Burial will take place on Monday, June 12 in Nevada, Ohio.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared online at www.FergusonLee.com.
