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James ORD Obituary
Born in Akron, Ohio, he was a longtime Hampton resident and graduate of Pembroke High School. Mr. Ord was a well known contractor who loved to hunt, fish and spend time on the Chesapeake.
Mr. Ord is survived by his wife, Arleen Ord; son, James K. Ord III; daughters, Jennifer R. Ord and Joyce A. Ord; grandchildren, Angelique Michelle Sampson, Edward James Herbert; a sister, Cheryl Turk and her children, Neil Turk, Joseph Turk, Angela Turk and Bradford Kerwin; aunt, Sandra Ratta and her daughter, Dana Kosky and Dana's children, Alexandra Kosky and Ivan James Kosky.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, Downtown Hampton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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for James ORD
Scott Compton
November 9, 2010
I am saddened by this. My thoughts go out to Arlene, Little Jimmy, Jennifer and Joyce. Jimmy touched a lot of lives, and I am glad to have known him. RIP brother.
Cynthia Williams
November 7, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jeff Ruddell
November 1, 2010
I didn't know James personally, but anyone from our Pembroke High School is a brother or sister of mine! I'm so sorry to hear the loss, and my prayers go out to his family.
God Bless! Jeff Ruddell
October 31, 2010
I am saddened by this. My thoughts go out to Arlene, Little Jimmy, Jennifer and Joyce. Jimmy touched a lot of lives, and I am glad to have known him. RIP brother.
October 31, 2010
Rest in peace jimmy you traveled a long hard road in the past years my heart goes out to all his family. Deb Taos NM
Bruce Hartman
October 30, 2010
Jimmy was my running buddy for many years and he will be sorely missed by me.I was a shame he was cut down by his illness and I send sincerest condolances to Arlene,his loving wife,and to his many relatives and friends back in Va.
Jeffrey Heaphy
October 30, 2010
I did not have the privilege of knowing James K. Ord II in person. I can say that his son James K Ord III has been so very influential in my life. The advice that he has given me has come from someone. I can only imagine that kind of wisdom and guidance comes from the generation before. My deepest condolences to the Ord family during this time. There are no words that can truly comfort but please know that there are many souls out there with prayers for you all and you may count mine as one. I'm so sorry for your loss.
October 30, 2010
Arleen and cheryl I am very sad to hear of your loss,your families will be in my prayers. Lee Boyd
October 29, 2010
suzanne slaughter, phs '72
October 29, 2010
Joyce, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family... Donna and Keith Beasley
Patricia LaCarrubba
October 29, 2010
May God give you the strength to endure this loss. Wishing you peace and comfort in knowing that James is surrounded by love and has all the answers to lifes questions. Patricia LaCarrubba
Jean Browning
October 29, 2010
There is no more suffering and no more battles. May his memories put a smile upon your faces an know he's in a better place. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you!
Joanne L. Bluhm, PHS '73
October 29, 2010
It is with sadness to learn that we have lost one of our Pembroke High School alumni. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Carolyn Herbert
October 29, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Love you all!
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