Robert John Ord II

Robert John Ord, II, age 83, went to be with the Lord February 26, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Robert was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather who cherished his family. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Vicky (James) Ord; his children Amy Ord, (husband Dr. Christopher Yelverton), of Pittsford, NY and Kerri Neilans, (husband Scott), of Long Beach, CA; and his grandchildren Emma Yelverton and Stephen Neilans as well as several nephews and nieces. 

Robert was born August 11, 1941 in San Diego, CA to John and Hazel Ord. He grew up in Cherryvale, Kansas where he had fond memories of life on the family farm, playing sports, and good times with friends and neighbors in the community of Cherryvale. He graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1959. He then attended Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas where he continued to play college football. It was there that he met the love of his life, Vicky James. He graduated with a BA degree in 1964. 

Robert and Vicky were married a few months later in Falconer, NY on August 1, 1964. He worked as a Teacher, Athletic Director, and Coach of various sports in Wellsville, Kansas before settling down in Albion to raise a family. Robert taught Physical Education and coached almost every sport in the school, most lengthy being Track and Cross Country, for over 25 years at the Albion Central School District. He also obtained his MS degree from the State University of New York at Brockport during this time. 

Robert truly loved being a teacher and was honored to answer to the name of Coach when out in the community. He tremendously enjoyed helping students reach their full potential and goals. Also, Robert created and directed the Swan Run race for many years to benefit the local library, and volunteered with the Greater Rochester Track Club. Robert was also a member of the Masons Renovation Lodge #97 and Shriner’s International. 

He was predeceased by his parents John and Hazel; as well as his brother Ronald Ord and sisters Carolyn Oliver and Joan Fulton. 

He will be lovingly remembered by his loved ones, friends, and those whose lives he touched and deeply missed by his family. 

Robert’s family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, 21 West Ave. Albion, NY 14411 on Thursday, March 6th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Private interment will be held in the Mount Albion Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Coach Robert Ord Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o the Albion High School Alumni Foundation, PO Box 345, Albion, NY 14411.