Charlie Orr's Obituary
Charlie Orr 83 of Decatur went home to be in Glory on Wednesday March 28, 2007 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Homegoing services will be 12:00 pm Monday April 2, 2007 in New Millennium Faith Church of The Living God with Elder Todd McClelland officiating and Overseer E. F. Grey Jr. Eulogist. Visitation will be two hours before the service in the church with Masonic Rites conducted by John C. Ellis Lodge #17 F. & A.M. at 11:30 am. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park.
Charlie was born January 17, 1924 in Sardis, MS the son of Curtis and Willie Hiblet Orr. He was a Founding member of Church of the Living God Temple # 1 PGT and a Senior Deacon since 1951. He worked at A.E. Staley Manufacturing for 42 years and 2 months He was a volunteer for the Salvation Army, Red Cross, Dove, and Koury Little League Baseball. He served 21 years in the Decatur Auxiliary Police Department finishing as a Captain. He was also a member of John C. Ellis Lodge # 17 F. & A.M. He married Avery Woods in Arkansas on March 29, 1944.
He leaves not to mourn but cherish fond memories his wife Avery of 63 years; son, Brian Orr of Decatur; brothers, Rare Orr Aretha of Atlanta Georgia; C.Q. Orr of Sandusky, OH; sister Willie B. Orr of Cleveland, OH; five generations of special nieces and special nephews. He also leaves a host of cousins, church family, other friends and colleagues.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: A.D., Curtis, and Hershell, one sister: Virginia.
The family would like to thank Dr. Cohen, Dr. Bilyeu, DMH ICU West, and DMH 4th floor Unit for all their care.
The family of Charlie Orr has entrusted his care to Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street. View online obituary and send condolences to the Orr family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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