Orrin Root was beloved husband of the late Thelma A. Root (nee Aldridge), devoted father of Sylvia (Eugene) Tester, Evelyn (Titus) Solomon and David Root and grandfather of eleven grandchldren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Mr. Root was a graduate of The Cincinnati Bible College & Seminary, an ordained minister, former Editor-in-Chief of Standard Publishing and a prolific author. Tuesday, May 13, 2003. Age 98 years. Funeral service Saturday, 10 AM, at Bridgetown Church of Christ 3854 Race Road. Visitation at Bridgetown Church of Christ on Friday evening from 6 to 9 PM. If desired, memorials may be made to the Orrin Root Scholarship Fund, c/o Cincinnati Bible College & Seminary, 2700 Glenway Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45205.