James Andrew Orr Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James Andrew Orr, age 69, of Hobart, passed away July 16, 2018, after an arduous fight with Frontal Temporal Dementia. He served in the Navy for four years aboard the USS Concord. Jim loved restoring MGB’s and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 44 years-Marsha “Mo”; loving daughter-Heather (Paul) House; loving son-David (Jennie) Orr and the light of his life, precious granddaughter-Lauren Ashley House; brother-Bruce (Jean) Orr; sister-Lorraine (Greg) Brown; loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. The family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to Colonial Nursing Home and Unity Hospice for the compassionate care given to Jim. Special thanks to the Jaksa, Canarecci and Wagner families for their support, friendship and love during this journey. Per Jim’s wishes, there will be no formal funeral service. Friends are invited to visit with his family on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 East 7th Street, Hobart, with cremation to follow the visitation. Our kind, loving Jim is now at peace. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association and Unity Hospice. www.burnsfuneral.com.

James Andrew Orr

October 29, 1948 - July 16, 2018