About Bobby

Delegate Bobby Orrock is a proud fourth-generation resident of Caroline and Spotsylvania Counties, with deep family roots that stretch back over 150 years. Born to Welford and Connie Houck Orrock, he was the youngest of eight children raised on a working dairy farm—a way of life that instilled in him the values of hard work, personal responsibility, and stewardship.

A graduate of Ladysmith High School, Bobby was an active and engaged student, participating in FFA, 4-H, forensics, and the debate team. He began his higher education at Germanna Community College before earning a B.S. from Virginia Tech in 1978 and a Master’s degree from Virginia State University in 1986.

In our community, Bobby has dedicated 39 years to agricultural education, including 34 years at Spotsylvania High School and five in Hanover County. He also spent a year working with New Holland farm machinery and has served as a part-time radio announcer for WFLS for 37 years.

In 1990, he brought his lifetime of experience and community involvement to Richmond. He serves on several key committees, including Agriculture, Chesapeake & Natural Resources, Finance, and Health and Human Services—where he continues to be a voice for rural communities, education, health care and common-sense fiscal policy. His district encompasses parts of Spotsylvania and Caroline counties.

Bobby Orrock was married to the late Betsy Massey Orrock, a beloved special education teacher who served in both Caroline and Spotsylvania schools. Together, they raised three children. He is now married to Debra Shelton Orrock, and they are proud grandparents to five grandchildren. She is a dedicated school nurse at John J. Wright Education & Cultural Center.

A member of Bethany Baptist Church, Bobby serves as both a deacon and trustee. He has also volunteered with the Ladysmith Volunteer Rescue Squad since 1973, where he remains active as an EMT and trustee. Additionally, he contributes his agricultural expertise as a member of the State Fair of Virginia’s advisory board.

With a lifetime of service rooted in the land, the classroom, and the community, Delegate Bobby Orrock brings unmatched dedication and deep local knowledge to the Virginia General Assembly.