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1946
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2020
James Orr Obituary
Buffalo Hart, IL—James "Jim" Orr, 74, formerly of Buffalo Hart, Illinois passed away on November 1, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. He was born on October 12, 1946 in Anna, Illinois and was the son of Albert and Bernice Orr.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Charmaine Orr, his son, Kyle Orr, and daughter, Bethany (Erich) Klein and sister, Juvata Donaldson. He was also the loving grandfather of Anna and Olivia Klein.
Jim graduated in 1964 from Shawnee High School, and served in the United States Army. He received his Bachelor's and Master's Degree from Southern Illinois University, and worked for the State of Illinois for 35 years.
Jim's true passion was farming. He started a u-pick farm, The Berry Patch, with his family in 1980. The Berry Patch was a known throughout Central Illinois. Jim took great pride in hosting local schools to the pumpkin patch each year. Jim served his community as Master Gardner through the University of Illinois Extension Service and Plant a Row for the Hungry. For many years he grew and donated hundreds of pounds of produce to the Central Illinois Foodbank and St. John's Breadline.
Donations in his memory can be made to the Central Illinois Foodbank, PO Box 8229 Springfield, IL 62791-8228, or the Alzheimer's Association.
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Larissa
November 2, 2024
Cannot believe it´s been four years. I still think of you every now and then Jim Orr. You were a cool dude!! I´m sure you are missed!!!
Bobby & April Dambacher
November 9, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Prayers.
Bonnie Williams
November 9, 2020
My mom, Jo AnnCowles, worked with Jim for many years. Several times we took our "Cousins Camp" (all her grandchildren) to visit the Berry Patch in Buffalo Hart. Jim was always very kind to all the kids and took them out to the field with special instructions on how to pick. We loved getting giant pumpkins from his pumpkin patch also. Great memories!! He will be missed!!
Larissa Lornitis Mitchell
November 9, 2020
No Way!!!!!! Seeing this literally took my breath away. Last time I seen this wonderful man was at Walmart carrying a bag of dog food over his shoulder and I said to him Jim...in case I never told you you were THE BEST boss I had ever had (minus a few others-but he topped the list). I loved this man. I am heart broken for him and for his family. I know they will miss him. We had a connection this guy and I. I have missed him ever since I left state employment. He had given me a set of drumsticks he said he used while in the service and I will forever cherish them as well as the many memories. Rest In Peace Jim Orr.
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