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Edward Orie Obituary
He was born Sept. 20, 1939, in Newport News, Va., to the late Mack and Birdie Orie.
He received his education within the Newport News Public Schools System. Newport News Shipyard was his employer for numerous years where he worked in department X-33 as a painter.
He is preceded in death by Vivian A. Orie (wife), Mack and Birdie Orie, (parents), Elliott Orie Sr. (brother), and Mack Orie Jr. (brother).
Special memories to be cherished by three daughters, Denise (Nise) Orie-Smith (Michael Smith), Leslie (Nay) Orie-Wilson (Roam Wilson), Vivian (Pumpkin) Orie; one son, Edward (Beany) Orie Jr.; four grand-daughters, Marika Jones, Benicia Jones, Jeronda Wilson, and Denise Smith; one grandson, Michael Smith II; two great-grandsons, Jordan Jones and Zamauri Jones; one sister, Elnora Robinson; three brothers, Leroy Orie Sr., Never Orie, and Eugene Orie; a close friend, Mr. Clyde Clark, a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Viewing will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel 1601-27th St. NN, Va. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral chapel, with Pastor Josephine Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Family will receive guests from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday Sept. 11, at the residence, 1426-A Harbor Lane, Newport News, Va. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Elliott Orie
September 11, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Elnora Robinson
September 11, 2008
Dear Edward (“Beany”) Orie, Jr.,
On Monday morning September 8th, God allowed your dad and my brother, Edward (“Cooten”) Leon Orie, Sr., to take his final journey on the road of life. The road of life has never-ending inclinations, twists, and turns, bruises and sorrow. God is the ultimate navigator of all roads that we travel. Unfortunately, there comes times when we have to question God on why he navigated our love ones to the end of the road so swiftly. There are mysteries at the end of the road that leaves hollow void and relentless tears. We travel on the road of life with anticipation that we will live forever with our love ones. However, God had already predestinated our final walk on the road of life.
It is unfortunate that lives have to come to the end of the road when it seems like everything is going splendid. I commend you “Beany” on the strength and faith that you had towards your dad as he was gradually approaching the end of the road. I remember vividly how positive your attitude was on your dad coming back home. You exemplified courage and strength as your own road began to detour. I want you to be self-assured and boldly walk your own road of life accomplishing all your dreams, hopes and aspiration. Please cherish the wonderful memories that you and your dad shared.
I personally will cherish the fond memories that I shared with your dad on the road of life. I will remember him for the entertaining stories he told, his delicious homemade ice cream and scrumptious soft yeast rolls. It is astounding that the road we shared had bumps, but it is certain that the love was always there. He touched many precious lives including mine and I will miss him profoundly.
He is no longer walking the streets of Newport News, Virginia, but one day he will walk the streets paved in gold with our Heavenly Father. I know you deeply loved your Father, “Beany,” but remember God loved him even more. God’s eye is on the sparrow therefore he will continue to watch over you.
Love your aunt,
Elnora Orie-Robinson
benicia jones
September 10, 2008
Hi, Family..just want you all to know thru our lost..i pray that we all find the strength to help keep each others spirit alive...for we all loved Edward Orie with all our hearts.he will turely be missed.i love you grandpa.
-Benicia Jones(grand daughter/cotton jaws)
Heather Smith
September 10, 2008
Denise, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. He is in a better place now. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
Heather Smith
Tamekia Sanders
September 10, 2008
Just wanted to send my Love and Condolences to the Family! To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord! Know that Edward is with our Loving Savior Jesus rejoicing! Stay strong and Keep each other in prayer. This should bring family closer together in times like these. Love on each other more than ever.
Love,
The Sanders Family
a Co-worker Of Tanya Orie
Daniel Orie, Sr.
September 10, 2008
Offering our sympathy and prayers,
Daniel (Sr.) & Claudette Orie
Dee strewart
September 10, 2008
Greetings to family and friends, I wanna say to Vera hang in there, because Edward loved you and he knew that you loved him. I pray that God bless each and everyone of you guys. You will really need God after the service. Please don't be afraid to ask God for strengh. ( Be Blessed) A nameless friend---------
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