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James
2016
James Robert Orr
May 21, 1940 — June 9, 2016
James Robert Orr
Middleville
Age 76, passed away on June 9, 2016 at his home in Middleville, with his family close, after a battle with cancer. He was born on May 21, 1940 in Delton, Michigan. He graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1958. He honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1962-1966. On May 11, 1968 he married Patricia Hummell. He retired as Undersheriff of Barry County in 1994. He helped run Steve's Seamless Gutters, worked for Wren Funeral Home, was Constable for Yankee Springs Township, and owned his own saw blade sharpening business.
James enjoyed woodworking, gardening, watching the Western Channel, and collected toy tractors. He loved rabbit hunting with his beagle Major, and bird watching. His favorite thing to do was to spend time with all his grandchildren, reading to them, telling his funny stories, playing games or just talking with them.
He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Lucille (Adrianson) Orr. He leaves behind his loving wife, of 48 years, Patricia of Middleville, daughter Cindy (Doug) Jansen of Hopkins, sons Tim Orr of Middleville, Steve Orr of Middleville, grandchildren Jonathan Fechner, Tyler Orr, Laura Orr, Marissa Orr, Heather (Alex) Harrington, Mike Jansen, brother Mike (Sandy) Orr of Florida, and many beloved brother-in-law's, sister-in-law's, nieces and nephews.
Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 17, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Hastings, 309 East Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 49058, with luncheon to follow. Memorial Visitation from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 PM on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Donations may be made to Bernard Historical Museum 7135 Delton Rd, Delton, MI 49046 or Spectrum Hospice 750 Fuller Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Middleville
Age 76, passed away on June 9, 2016 at his home in Middleville, with his family close, after a battle with cancer. He was born on May 21, 1940 in Delton, Michigan. He graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1958. He honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1962-1966. On May 11, 1968 he married Patricia Hummell. He retired as Undersheriff of Barry County in 1994. He helped run Steve's Seamless Gutters, worked for Wren Funeral Home, was Constable for Yankee Springs Township, and owned his own saw blade sharpening business.
James enjoyed woodworking, gardening, watching the Western Channel, and collected toy tractors. He loved rabbit hunting with his beagle Major, and bird watching. His favorite thing to do was to spend time with all his grandchildren, reading to them, telling his funny stories, playing games or just talking with them.
He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Lucille (Adrianson) Orr. He leaves behind his loving wife, of 48 years, Patricia of Middleville, daughter Cindy (Doug) Jansen of Hopkins, sons Tim Orr of Middleville, Steve Orr of Middleville, grandchildren Jonathan Fechner, Tyler Orr, Laura Orr, Marissa Orr, Heather (Alex) Harrington, Mike Jansen, brother Mike (Sandy) Orr of Florida, and many beloved brother-in-law's, sister-in-law's, nieces and nephews.
Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 17, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Hastings, 309 East Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 49058, with luncheon to follow. Memorial Visitation from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 PM on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Donations may be made to Bernard Historical Museum 7135 Delton Rd, Delton, MI 49046 or Spectrum Hospice 750 Fuller Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
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