Rory K. DeBacker, 76, formerly of Moline, passed away on December 23, 2023 at home, in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, with his wife by his side.

Rory was born August 2, 1947, in  Moline, IL, the son of Emil and Lilly (Kempe) DeBacker. In 1992 he met Kathy Hocutt. They were married March 22, 2009. They were together 31 wonderful years and enjoyed their life together in beautiful Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.

Rory graduated from Moline High School where he was an avid basketball and baseball player for the Moline Maroons. Following graduation he served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After leaving the military he started his career as a postal carrier for the Moline Post Office, delivering mail for over 30 years. His passion was golf, and he was an excellent golfer. After he retired from the Postal Service, he and Kathy moved to Murrells Inlet, South Carolina where he continued to swing those clubs on the local courses alongside her and many of his friends. He loved their cats Magnum and Freddie, who always brought a smile to his face. Rory enjoyed taking rides in the car, spending time on the pier at the State Park, and visiting the boat landings in the area with his wife. He also enjoyed seeing and spending time with his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids when they came to visit.

Survivors include his children, Kim (Mike) Resler, Rock Island, Kara Hall, Rock Island, Keith DeBacker, Davenport, and Tracy Hocutt, Brisbane, Australia; sister Linda Bass, Colona; grandchildren, Aaron (Katie) Cook, Hailey and Trevor Cook, Janie Rae (Chris) Hickey, Jacob DeBacker, and Ayden and Addyson Hall. Rory also had 3 great grandchildren; Jameson, Emilia, and Callahan Cook. He also had many nieces and nephews. Rory was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Roger DeBacker.
 

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