Canton – Roy Edward “Bud” Orr, 95, of Canton passed away at 10:10 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 2016, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
He was born August 9, 1921, in Oberlin, KS to Arthur and Florence (Spires) Orr. He married Margaret C. Opel on May 17, 1947, in Jefferson City, MO. She preceded him in death on January 5, 2000.
He is survived by five children, Sharon Orr of Peoria Heights, Rodney (Carol) Orr of Maryville, Richard (Jan) Orr of LaRussell, MO, William Orr of Canton, and James (Thelma) Orr of Laredo, TX; one sister, Evelyn Meitl of Oberlin, KS; one son-in-law, Harold Walker of Canton; sixteen grandchildren, Roger (Nancy), Rhonda (Gary), Craig, Catherine, Erica (Jack), Amy (Adam), Emily, Joey (April), Travis, Staci (Joshua), Olivia, Jacquelyn, Angie (Jeff), Brian (Renee), Ron, and James; and thirty-three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two children, Linda Walker and Robert Orr; one brother, Lloyd Orr; one sister, Erlene Schroer; and one grandson, Rick Orr.
Roy was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country during World War II. He worked as a welder for International Harvester Inc. retiring after 33 years. In his retirement, he enjoyed raising cattle and chickens on his farm and delivering eggs throughout town. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodworking and was a proud and generous supporter of the Canton Community Concert Series. He was a member of the Canton American Legion and St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2016, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Burial, with military honors, will be at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Canton.
Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels or to the Fulton County Humane Society.
To view Roy’s tribute video, or to leave online condolences, please visit http://www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com/
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