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Rex Orr Obituary

ORR, Rex 75, of St. Petersburg, died Friday, Sept. 28, 2007, at St. Anthony's Hospital. Born in Hennegar, AL, he moved to St. Petersburg in 1970 from Escondido, CA. He graduated from University of Tennessee Medical School at Memphis. He served in the U.S. Navy. He practiced as a radiologist at St. Anthony's Hospital for 27 years, retiring in 1997. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Betty; 2 sons, Mike Orr, Chattanooga, TN and Dave Orr, St. Petersburg; a daughter, Becky Orr, Colorado Springs, CO; brother, Max Orr, Soddy, TN; and 5 grandchildren, Lauren, Matt, Patrick, Nick, and Kelsey. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, family requests Memorial donations to American Cancer Society. Visit the family's personalized online Guestbook @ www.AndersonMcQueen.com Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home 727-822-2059 NE St. Petersburg Chapel

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Sep. 30, 2007.

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Janis Van Schooten (Peruche)

October 4, 2007

Dave and family...it's been a long time since our high school days but I wanted to send my condolences on seeing that your dad had passed away. My thoughts will be with you during this time because I know how hard it is considering I just lost my daddy a year ago on Sept. 25th. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Sandy Akl

October 3, 2007

Dr. Orr was a kind and gentle man who always had a smile and a word of encouragement to all. I don't believe that he ever realized how many people he touched in his lifetime in a positive manner. My Mom worked for him @ St.A's and she always appreciated and admired him. May God give you comfort in your time of need.

Kathy Hashley

October 2, 2007

Betty and Family, I worked for Dr. Orr doing transcrition from 1978 to 1989. He was the most wonderful man I have ever met. He always had a kind word, he always took time to answer questions, and he ALWAYS had a positive outlook on everything. He was a GREAT man and I know he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Keith, Annette, Zack & Matt Dolberry

October 1, 2007

Betty & Family
Uncle Rex was a special uncle who will be missed. Our love and prayers go out to all of you.

Max Orr

September 30, 2007

Betty and Family
Rex was a wonderful brother that we loved dearly.We have many
fond memories to treasure.
We love you and you are in our prayers.
Max and Bobbie

Dr. William D. Futch

September 30, 2007

Condolences, from Dr. and Mrs. Futch.

Charles and Joy Orr

September 30, 2007

Betty and family,
You have and will continue to be in our prayers. Rex was an unbelievable individual that will be truly missed by all of us.

Mike and Leslie Novilla

September 30, 2007

Betty and family, We were sad to read of Rex's death. We enjoyed having you as neighbors and are sorry we haven't seen you in the recent past. Rex was a good and kind man and we know he will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are in North Carolina for the summer so will not be able to attend his services.
God bless you all, Mike and Leslie

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