Russell James Orr's Obituary
Decatur- Russell “Rusty” Orr, 53, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2012 at his residence.
Russell was born on July 29, 1959 in Decatur the son of Joseph A. and Claire F. (Bessau) Orr. He worked as a construction worker in Decatur.
Surviving are his mother, Claire Reid of Decatur; son, Trent Orr of Bloomington, IL; brothers and sisters, Jeffrey Orr (Debbie) of Decatur; Carl Reid (Brooke) of Bloomington, IL; Paul Reid (Angela) of Clinton, IL; Lorraine Laney (Steve) of New Orleans, LA; Bonnie Hord (David) of Maryville, IN; and nineteen nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, brother, Kenneth Orr, and step-father, Stanley Reid.
A Memorial Mass will be 11:30 am Wednesday, April 18, 2012 in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Rev. Rick Weltin as Celebrant.
The family of Russell “Rusty” Orr is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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