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“God saw the road was getting rough, the hills were hard to climb; He gently closed those loving eyes and whispered: Peace be Thine”
“Blessed in the sight of the Lord, is the death of His saints”
Reverend Paul Howard Orr was born in Somerville, AL on March 16,
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1944, to the late Wilma and Arlene Emerson Orr. He departed this life on May 9, 2016 at Whitesburg Gardens in Huntsville, AL.
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Paul graduated from Morgan Training School in 1962. He served in the Military after high school graduation.
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Danville, AL
Scripture He turned his life over to God at an early age and joined St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Somerville, AL. He was called to preach at the age of 15, and preached his first sermon at the age of 16, on Easter Sunday, at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Somerville, AL. He also pastored at Providence Baptist Church in Danville, AL, Sand Hill Baptist Church in Priceville, AL and a church in Russellville, AL. He was the Vice-Moderator of Flint River Baptist Association. He retired from Dan’s Trucking Company in Madison, AL. After retiring he owned Orr’s Lawn Service until he became disabled.
Goodbye Tribute from Your Brother Solo Remarks Acknowledgment and Prayer Tributes
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one grandson, Quincy Patterson. He leaves to cherish his memory: four sons, Myron Howard Orr (Carla), Gerald Orr (Jauton) and Paul Howard Orr, all of Decatur, Cary Wendell Orr (Debra) of Harvest, AL; three daughters, Paula Jones (Anthony) of Decatur, Jessica Ann Nelson (Omar) of Huntsville, AL and Tamekia Orr of Olive Branch, MS; three brothers, Donald Lee Orr (Doris) of Huntsville, AL, Luther Speak Orr (Verenda) of Nashville, TN and Big Brother, James Gurley of Huntsville, AL; one sister, Dorothy Orr of Somerville, AL; one aunt, Roxie Gurley of Somerville, AL; one uncle, Jimmie Lee Orr of Danville, AL; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, one niece, one nephew, cousins, and friends.
Providence M.B. Church Choir
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The Rev. Tommy Elliott Deacon Amos Burton Donald Orr Calden Moye’ Hall Tamekia Orr Daughter Sis. Doris Sharpley Orr Bro. Earl Elliott Bro. Carl Elliott Sis. Virgie Bell Aldridge His Children Providence M.B. Church Choir Bishop Don Hurt Brother-in-law Men of Voice Pastor Tommy Elliott
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A Celebration of Life and Remembrance
Family and Friends
Family and Friends
for
The Reverend Paul Howard Orr Interment
March 16, 1944 ~ May 9, 2016
Curry Chapel Cemetery Valhermosa Springs, AL
Acknowledgment The family would like to thank all our friends and loved ones that shared in the care for Paul Orr. A Special Thank you to GENTIVA Hospice Care. May God continue to keep you is our prayer. -The Family-
Saturday, May 14, 2016 11:00 a.m.
St. John Missionary Baptist Church Somerville, AL 103 13th Avenue, NW Decatur, Alabama 35601 www.reynoldsfh.com
The Reverend Tommy Elliott, Pastor Bishop Don Hurt, Officiant ~ Eulogist
Order of Service
“God saw the road was getting rough, the hills were hard to climb; He gently closed those loving eyes and whispered: Peace be Thine”
“Blessed in the sight of the Lord, is the death of His saints”
Reverend Paul Howard Orr was born in Somerville, AL on March 16,
Processional
1944, to the late Wilma and Arlene Emerson Orr. He departed this life on May 9, 2016 at Whitesburg Gardens in Huntsville, AL.
Musical Selection
Paul graduated from Morgan Training School in 1962. He served in the Military after high school graduation.
Prayer
Danville, AL
Scripture He turned his life over to God at an early age and joined St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Somerville, AL. He was called to preach at the age of 15, and preached his first sermon at the age of 16, on Easter Sunday, at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Somerville, AL. He also pastored at Providence Baptist Church in Danville, AL, Sand Hill Baptist Church in Priceville, AL and a church in Russellville, AL. He was the Vice-Moderator of Flint River Baptist Association. He retired from Dan’s Trucking Company in Madison, AL. After retiring he owned Orr’s Lawn Service until he became disabled.
Goodbye Tribute from Your Brother Solo Remarks Acknowledgment and Prayer Tributes
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one grandson, Quincy Patterson. He leaves to cherish his memory: four sons, Myron Howard Orr (Carla), Gerald Orr (Jauton) and Paul Howard Orr, all of Decatur, Cary Wendell Orr (Debra) of Harvest, AL; three daughters, Paula Jones (Anthony) of Decatur, Jessica Ann Nelson (Omar) of Huntsville, AL and Tamekia Orr of Olive Branch, MS; three brothers, Donald Lee Orr (Doris) of Huntsville, AL, Luther Speak Orr (Verenda) of Nashville, TN and Big Brother, James Gurley of Huntsville, AL; one sister, Dorothy Orr of Somerville, AL; one aunt, Roxie Gurley of Somerville, AL; one uncle, Jimmie Lee Orr of Danville, AL; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, one niece, one nephew, cousins, and friends.
Providence M.B. Church Choir
Musical Selection Eulogy Selection Closing Prayer Recessional
The Rev. Tommy Elliott Deacon Amos Burton Donald Orr Calden Moye’ Hall Tamekia Orr Daughter Sis. Doris Sharpley Orr Bro. Earl Elliott Bro. Carl Elliott Sis. Virgie Bell Aldridge His Children Providence M.B. Church Choir Bishop Don Hurt Brother-in-law Men of Voice Pastor Tommy Elliott
Pallbearers
Flower Bearers
A Celebration of Life and Remembrance
Family and Friends
Family and Friends
for
The Reverend Paul Howard Orr Interment
March 16, 1944 ~ May 9, 2016
Curry Chapel Cemetery Valhermosa Springs, AL
Acknowledgment The family would like to thank all our friends and loved ones that shared in the care for Paul Orr. A Special Thank you to GENTIVA Hospice Care. May God continue to keep you is our prayer. -The Family-
Saturday, May 14, 2016 11:00 a.m.
St. John Missionary Baptist Church Somerville, AL 103 13th Avenue, NW Decatur, Alabama 35601 www.reynoldsfh.com
The Reverend Tommy Elliott, Pastor Bishop Don Hurt, Officiant ~ Eulogist
