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William "Bill" James Orr
March 25, 1933 ~ August 21, 2017 (age 84) 84 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Fred Piockler
June 29, 2019 1:59 PM
I bear no malice to Bill for what he did to me during my application to return to S&W but all in all, I did much better in the end. I really enjoyed "jousting" with him in Georgia over the Gas Mask parts bids.
Good By
Good By
Message from Robert Arbuckle and family
August 26, 2017 11:32 AM
Although I rarely got to see Mr. Orr, I will always remember and cherish the kindness and wisdom he shared with me such as telling me about personally visiting and looking out for an old vendor/friend of GT in the hospital ( that I later discovered was in Europe ), and how he told me that he believes in taking care of all customers and trying to give them the best possible price b/c making a customer for life is much more valuable than trying to make a lot of money off them for only 1 or 2 sales. Although we shared the same philosophy, it reinforced what I knew about GT and the Orr family.
A candle was lit by Tracy Sproull
on August 25, 2017 8:01 PM
Message from Brandon
August 25, 2017 3:50 PM
Dear Orr family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. He sounds like a man that touched many hearts and helped many people. I'd like to leave a comforting scripture: Acts 24 verse 15. Here Jesus promises us that one day we will be able to see our loved ones lost in death alive and well again! I hope this helps, and for more comfort or info on my belief visit jw.org.
Sincerely, with best regards, Brandon
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. He sounds like a man that touched many hearts and helped many people. I'd like to leave a comforting scripture: Acts 24 verse 15. Here Jesus promises us that one day we will be able to see our loved ones lost in death alive and well again! I hope this helps, and for more comfort or info on my belief visit jw.org.
Sincerely, with best regards, Brandon
Message from Fran Hunter
August 25, 2017 3:47 PM
Jim - Lori - family - Bill was so good to me as a newcomer to the NAPED family so many years ago. I will always be grateful to him. He will always hold a special place in my heart, as will your Mom. My prayers are with you all.
Message from Susie Friel
August 25, 2017 3:31 PM
I am so sorry for your loss! I know Mr. Orr was a good man. I heard so many wonderful things about him. My heart and prayers are will all of you !
Message from Fred Laughlin
August 25, 2017 12:12 PM
Jim and family;
Your dad was a great guy; I know you will miss him. There is a special bond between a father and son that is sometimes hard to understand, but I know he and you did. I lost my father at the age of 87 back in '95. I actually visited with Bill in the store early last year.
I'll never forget that pheasant hunting trip we took to Nebraska on that hog farm, what a great and memorable experience that was! Those yankees from New York were like fish out of water. I swore off pork for a couple of years after that. I'm sure Bill is with the Lord now, so all is well.
Fred Laughlin
Your dad was a great guy; I know you will miss him. There is a special bond between a father and son that is sometimes hard to understand, but I know he and you did. I lost my father at the age of 87 back in '95. I actually visited with Bill in the store early last year.
I'll never forget that pheasant hunting trip we took to Nebraska on that hog farm, what a great and memorable experience that was! Those yankees from New York were like fish out of water. I swore off pork for a couple of years after that. I'm sure Bill is with the Lord now, so all is well.
Fred Laughlin
Message from Don & Emma Emde
August 25, 2017 11:59 AM
Lori, Jim, and Orr family. So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Bill was one tough negotiator but was always fair and understandable and was a joy to work with, as is the family. With GT's influence Winchester was able to penetrate the GA & TX LE market and create an excellent rapport with the LE community. Bill will be missed and sorry to say after my retirement from Winchester did not have the opportunity to see Bill, except at the Shot Show. God Bless, Don & Emma Emde
Message from Karen Allan Ballengee
August 25, 2017 7:15 AM
My prayers are with you all. Bill is one of the great in our LE world. I've known him since a little meeting in Vegas, 1982. They were the first of NAPED. I was the girl not suppose to be there. As most passed on, way to early in their life. Bill was always there for mentoring. He loved to travel. He would pick where NAPED headed, I would follow later to set up. He always found the time for others. May he Rest In Peace until we all meet again. Jim I love psalms 91. Karen
Message from Bob Sutphin
August 24, 2017 1:39 PM
Lori, Dee Dee and Jim,
I'm truly sorry for your loss. Mr. Orr was a tremendous mentor to me for several years. I learned so much from him that just a "Thank you" seems inadequate. I always tell people that in the LE Equipment Business, "Bill Orr wrote the book".
I appreciate the relationship my family enjoyed with your Mom and Dad.
Bob Sutphin
I'm truly sorry for your loss. Mr. Orr was a tremendous mentor to me for several years. I learned so much from him that just a "Thank you" seems inadequate. I always tell people that in the LE Equipment Business, "Bill Orr wrote the book".
I appreciate the relationship my family enjoyed with your Mom and Dad.
Bob Sutphin
Message from jerry Schwen SR
August 24, 2017 11:13 AM
Good Man and Business man I met Bill years ago at Sports show with Jim ,had a long chat like the man he was direct but humble.Had limited contact after that,Good man I did like because he was firm but you knew where he was! My Best Best to Family .I know you'll miss him. He''s enjoying it more there with Holy Saints them family is here.Jerry Schwen Sr
Message from Betty Bowman
August 24, 2017 9:27 AM
Lori and Family I am so sorry for your loss. Ronnie thought the world of Mr. Orr. I can imagine they are having great conversations about guns. Your family is in my prayers.
A candle was lit by Betty Bowman
on August 24, 2017 9:23 AM
Message from Jaycee Puzzo
August 24, 2017 8:54 AM
Bill was an old school gentleman and I was privileged to work for him and become a part of his family over the last 3years. My sympathy and love to all the family for your loss and treating me as part of your family. I know Bill is finally at peace with his love, Charlotte.
Message from Rod Morgan
August 23, 2017 10:58 PM
Very sorry for the family's loss. I am honored to have known Mr. Orr. I was thinking about him a few days ago, wondering if he would make it out again this year for opening day of Round Rock dove season. My thoughts and condolences to Mr. Orr's family.
Message from Katie O.
August 23, 2017 10:57 PM
My deepest condolences for your loss and your pain. I did not know William, but came across the news of his passing along with a photo and was shocked by how much he looked like my own grandpa, Rodney Orr from Arkansas. William Orr is in my heart now as a cousin and I wish your family peace.
A Traditional Designer's Choice Arrangement was sent by Paul Ford on August 23, 2017
A candle was lit by Jay Johnson
on August 23, 2017 3:22 PM
A Mountain Meadow�Pedestal Arrangement was sent on August 23, 2017
The Board of Directors and Members of the National Association of Police Equipment Distributors express their sorrow for the passing of Bill Orr and our deepest gratitude for his service to our association. Our condolences to the Orr family.
Message from The Rockwell Family
August 23, 2017 10:00 AM
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.
Brian, Laura, Chad, Ty & Kyla Rockwell
Brian, Laura, Chad, Ty & Kyla Rockwell
Message from Greg Foster
August 23, 2017 8:38 AM
I got to know Bill when I was moved to TN with Remington in the mid 80's. GT Dist. was one of the first LE Distributors I had ever serviced with Remington. I got to know Bill and the family over the years both as a business partner and personal friend. We spent many a day on the sporting clays field together.
I will always be appriciative of Bill's mentoring of me as a Remington field rep and later LE Director. He was always there for me as well as anyone else that needed his guidance and expertise.
God Bless and comfort Jim, Lori and DeDe and the rest of the family as they lay Bill to rest on Friday. My prayers will be with them all.
Bibles will ber purchased in Bill's name and handed out through our daughters missionary ministry, StandOutMinistries, and given to unreached people groups in the Amazon. Bill will continue to touch peoples lives.
I will always be appriciative of Bill's mentoring of me as a Remington field rep and later LE Director. He was always there for me as well as anyone else that needed his guidance and expertise.
God Bless and comfort Jim, Lori and DeDe and the rest of the family as they lay Bill to rest on Friday. My prayers will be with them all.
Bibles will ber purchased in Bill's name and handed out through our daughters missionary ministry, StandOutMinistries, and given to unreached people groups in the Amazon. Bill will continue to touch peoples lives.
An A Garden Path Urn was sent on August 22, 2017
Bill was a true Southern gentleman and he will be greatly missed. Bill and Judy Davis
A Designers Choice was sent on August 22, 2017
Our condolences to the family for your loss, our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. We wish you peace and comfort in loving memories of Bill. We will keep you in our prayers. Eldon and Gladys Griggs
A candle was lit by The Conville Family
on August 22, 2017 1:44 PM
A candle was lit by David mahan
on August 22, 2017 1:42 PM
Message from Andy Simmons
August 22, 2017 1:35 PM
So sorry for your loss guys. He was a real good man! I count myself lucky to have known him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
A candle was lit by Jamie Wehmeyer
on August 22, 2017 12:29 PM
Dear Jim and DeeDee,
I am very sorry to hear about your Father/Father in Law. Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts. If you need something or someone to talk to...I have gone through a similar experience with my Grandparents while I was going to college. My father and I took care of them for years before they passed and now I am going through a similar with my favorite Aunt. However, I do know that everyone’s experiences vary and my situations isn’t the same as yours. Please know that I am here for you.
Much love,
Jamie, Ruby and Darlin.
Dear Jim and DeeDee,
I am very sorry to hear about your Father/Father in Law. Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts. If you need something or someone to talk to...I have gone through a similar experience with my Grandparents while I was going to college. My father and I took care of them for years before they passed and now I am going through a similar with my favorite Aunt. However, I do know that everyone’s experiences vary and my situations isn’t the same as yours. Please know that I am here for you.
Much love,
Jamie, Ruby and Darlin.
A candle was lit by Jamie Wehmeyer
on August 22, 2017 12:27 PM
A candle was lit by Vickie and Asher Frost
on August 22, 2017 12:26 PM
Message from Vickie and Asher Frost
August 22, 2017 12:26 PM
Dear Jim and DeeDee,
I am so very sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. Thank you for all that you have done for our family.
The Frosts
I am so very sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. Thank you for all that you have done for our family.
The Frosts
A candle was lit by Sandi White
on August 22, 2017 12:15 PM
Jim & DeeDee,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I only wish I had the chance to meet Mr. Orr. Know that you are in my thoughts & prayers.
Jim & DeeDee,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I only wish I had the chance to meet Mr. Orr. Know that you are in my thoughts & prayers.
A candle was lit by Madison Davis
on August 22, 2017 12:12 PM
A candle was lit by Sandi White
on August 22, 2017 12:06 PM
A candle was lit by Cotton Whitlow
on August 22, 2017 12:05 PM
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