Ernest Preston Orndorff, 85, of Front Royal, VA, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2012.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Maddox Funeral Home conducted by Pastor Roy Menefee. Burial will follow in Panorama Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Orndorff was born November 29, 1926 in Washington D.C., son of the late Ernest Alfonso Orndorff and Grace Virginia Hall Orndorff.

He was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Orndorff was the former pastor of Missionary Baptist Church in Front Royal and a former co-owner of Springtime Garden Center in Front Royal.

He was married to the late Marguerite Gaynelle Orndorff.

Surviving are three daughters, Natalie Cross of Marietta, GA, Teresa Rankin of Richmond, VA, and Sandra Reedy and husband Stuart of Myrtle Beach, SC; one brother, Lamont Orndorff and wife Ann of Front Royal, VA; six grandchildren, A.J. Cross, Erin Cross, Scott Reedy, Missy Miller, Christie Sine and husband Jason, and Corey Rankin; seven great-grandchildren, Alexis, Brianna, Cassie, Nicole, Robert, Amber, and Ashleigh; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Along with his parents and wife he was preceded in death by two brothers, Gene Orndorff and Clyde Orndorff; and one sister, Lorraine Peverill.

Pallbearers will be Tony Grabenstein, Colby Orndorff, Greg Orndorff, Stuart Reedy, Yancey Sine, and Dave Woolwine.

Honorary pallbearers will be Art Woods and Marcus Sine.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 22, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Living Hope Baptist Church, P.O. Box 494 Middletown, VA 22645.

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Published by Northern Virginia Daily from Feb. 20 to Feb. 21, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Ernest Orndorff

5 Entries

Tony Grabenstein

February 22, 2012

First to the family, I just pray that the Lord will comfort your hearts, knowing that Ernie is with the Lord now, and all the pain and sickness is gone forever. I know Ernie wouldn't want any praise for himself, but only to the Lord. So, I just praise the Lord for the man that Ernie was. As a true and sincere christian, he has influenced the life of Rose and myself for about the last 25 years.While working at The Garden Center we would often be talking about the Lord rather than business. Ernie loved his family so much, he continuously talked about the Lord to them, wanting to make sure they knew our Lord as their savior.While attending church at Missionary Baptist, Ernie never failed to preach the Word of God. He didn't rely on man or man's books, he totally put his trust in our Lord and his Bible. I know one of the highlights of his christian life was when he had the rare privilege of baptizing his own mother. Another highlight was seeing the church in Middletown finally to the point of having services, a project that started almost 20 years ago.In these last few years as I visited him,(not nearly enough),Ernie continued to be upbeat and continued to talk about the Lord. So again, I thank the Lord for a man who had an influence on so many lives. I also want to thank the Lord for a grand-daughter and her husband for taking care of Ernie these last few years. As a last note: When I heard of Ernie's death, the first picture that came to mind was Marguerite setting in a rocking chair at Heavens gate watching Ernie come through, and saying,"EP what took you so long"?

February 22, 2012

One of my deariest friends. A man of integrity. May his life keeping touching people in his death as it did his life. Forever graateful, Roy Menefee

February 21, 2012

We are sorry to hear of Ernie's death. He was a perfect example of what a Christian is suppose to be. He will be greatly missed.
Allen & Brenda Mauck

Jeb and Becky Hockman

February 21, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of Ernie's passing. He was a wonderful business neighbor and good friend of our family- especially our late parents, Paul and Jewel. There is a special place for Ernie in heaven as he truly loved the Lord and was His disciple here on earth. Peace be with you and your family.