John Franklin Orr

John Franklin Orr obituary, Gainesville, GA

John Franklin Orr

John Orr Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Memorial Park Funeral Home - Main Chapel on Nov. 12, 2025.

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It is with great love, and sadness that we announce the passing of John F. Orr, who went to live with his heavenly Father on Tuesday November 11th 2025. Born to John and Marie Orr, of Gainesville Georgia, on Sunday June 21st 1964. John served in the United States Air Force, and after serving he moved to aluminum extrusion. During his 38 years working with aluminum he influenced many people, and excelled at every task presented to him. He made a lasting impression on many that got to know him, throughout his life.
He is survived by his wife, Teresa, his son Jim & daugther-in-love Chelsea and grandson John Lawrence. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Marie.
John's siblings are Rhonda & Jeff Howington, Sheila Skinner, Kim & Eric Wall, Heather & Shawn Migliore, and Johnny & Norma Garner. As well as the entire Eddins family, Teresa's mom (Betty), Revonda, Diana, David, Jakob, John, Trish, Becca, Jordan, Campbell and Beth.
Visitation will be held at Memorial Park Main from 3-5 and 6-8 on Thursday, November 13th. A memorial service will be held at Memorial Park Main, on Friday, November 14th at 11:00.
John was like no other and will never be replaced. We will all miss him.
James 2:05
Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?
Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA 30504 is in charge of arrangements.
Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
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