James Russell "Jimmy" Orndorff

James Russell "Jimmy" Orndorff

James Orndorff Obituary

Published by The Culpeper StarExponent on Sep. 7, 2010.
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James Russell Orndorff James "Jimmy" Russell Orndorff, age 68, of Gore, Virginia, died Saturday, September 4, 2010, in his home.

Mr. Orndorff was born in 1943, in Winchester, Virginia, the son of the late William Henry Orndorff, Sr. and Laura Louise Orndorff. He was a chauffeur. He was formerly employed at Rubbermaid Commercial Products for 20 years and raised Labrador Retrievers in Mt. Williams, Va. He was an avid deer hunter. Jimmy was a graduate of James Wood High School and a member of Riverton United Methodist Church, Front Royal, Virginia.

Jimmy married Wanda Gail Orndorff.

He is survived by three sons, Reverend Dr. Randy Orndorff and wife, Lee Anne of Culpeper, Virginia, Michael Brian Orndorff and wife, Penny McIntyre of Gore, Virginia, and Ben Everett Orndorff of Bridgewater, Virginia; five grandchildren, Josh and his wife, Michelle, Kelsey (preceded him in death), Jordan, Shaun and Jonathan Orndorff; a sister, Joanna Smith of Reliance, Virginia; and a brother, William H. Orndorff, Jr. and wife, Earline of Salem, Virginia.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, at Riverton United Methodist Church, Front Royal, Virginia, with the Rev. Michael Derflinger and Rev. John Lock officiating. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kelsey's Missions, 1233 Oaklawn Drive, Culpeper, Virginia 22701 or Educational Trust Fund for Shawn & Jonathan Orndorff , c/o Wachovia Bank, 121 Gateway Dr., Winchester, VA 22603. Arrangements are being handled by Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel, Winchester, VA 22601. Please view obituaries, tribute wall and guestbook at ompsfuneralhome.com.


This obituary was originally published in the Culpeper StarExponent.

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September 14, 2010

william farrell posted to the memorial.

September 9, 2010

Ruth Ann Poe posted to the memorial.

September 8, 2010

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william farrell

September 14, 2010

miss our sports talk...

Ruth Ann Poe

September 9, 2010

Randy and Family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers. We miss seeing you.

George and Ruth Ann Poe

Bonnie and Gene Stonebreaker

September 8, 2010

Randy, Lee Anne, and family, We are so saddened to hear of the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.

Jay Armel

September 7, 2010

Wanda: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jay & Stuart (Altman) Armel

Ed Lyons

September 7, 2010

Our prayers are with you all at this time of personal loss. May God wrap you in His arms and comfort you as only He can.

Chris & Debbie Goisse

September 7, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bill and Sandy Long

September 7, 2010

Randy, Lee Anne, and family: We were both shocked and saddened to hear of your father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.

Brian Legge

September 7, 2010

Randy , I am very sorry to hear of your loss and keep your family in my thoughts and prayers

Becca Helme

September 7, 2010

Pastor Randy, our thoughts are with you and your family in the loss of your father. Though I never met him nor Kelsey, I know you all have two of the most wonderful, thoughtful angels watching over you.
Sincerely, Becca and Gavin Helme

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