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William Dorsey
December 31, 2022
Was in his class at Seneca High School in SC. We were friends, I remember when he made it big in Baltimore and they named the Orr's Corner for him.
Tom Tubman
February 8, 2022
This man gave me many memories in my youth. I only met he an his wife once. Nearly 40 years after his retirement at the airport in Baltimore. We were waiting on our luggage and spent about 20 minutes together. These folks were the most congenial and down to earth you will ever find. God bless the family, rest in peace Jimmy, and thanks for the memories.
Warmest Regards,
Tom Tubman
Jackie Chaffin
November 25, 2021
Jimmy was one of the first football players I was amazed at watching him catching the TD catches from JohnnyU. An amazing player and an awesome human being. Sadly missed.
Tessa Alvarez
May 24, 2021
Such a inspirational person and player.
WALT BECKER
January 31, 2021
He and jonhn unitas were always on great terms and made the Baltimore colts a great team.LORD BLESS JOHNNY AND JIMMY . tHEY ARE TOGEATHER AGAIN !!!!!
Bama Farr
January 30, 2021
So sad . May God bring comfort and peace to your family and friends
Steve Shirley
January 9, 2021
Hi, Jay and Julie.
Sorry to hear about Jimmy sure wish I had his contacts as I had thought about him often lately.
Give me a call sometime to catch up on your lives.
Steve Shirley
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CHER & KEVIN ROBERTS SR
November 14, 2020
ENJOY , AN AMAZING WEEKEND TO A LEGENDARY FOOTBALL PLAYER TO YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SIR #86 MARK 1:08-1:11 !!!!!!!
Terry Lane
November 11, 2020
Jimmy was so kind. I ate breakfast with him and enjoyed all his stories. He gave me a Jesus coin that will always remind me of Jimmy.
Tony
November 11, 2020
To the family, many, many friends, colleagues and fans of this wonderful man, where he was a legendary wide receiver. That is the legacy Jimmy Orr left behind memorable in his football career that will not be forgotten. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Mr. Jimmy Orr. May his legacy keep his memory alive forever.
November 6, 2020
Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult time.
November 5, 2020
With deepest sympathy. May God who comforts us in all
our trials be with your family during this most distressing time.
Taylor
November 4, 2020
My condolences go out to the family of Jimmy Orr. He will truly be missed by family and fans.
November 3, 2020
My condolences.
Francois Foster
November 2, 2020
Matthew 6: 9,10 You must pray, then, this way: Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified. Let your Kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also on earth.
Steve Burks
November 1, 2020
I met Jimmy at his favorite restaurant in Brunswick. My son introduced us and what little time we spent talking there I could tell what a kind man he was. I would always ask about Jimmy when I would talk to my son in Brunswick. That's what kind of impression he had on even a stranger. Wonderful man, RIP Jimmy Orr.
Warren Cody Orr
October 31, 2020
One of my distant relatives may you rest in peace
faith/rory tobin/dockett
October 31, 2020
Dear Orr Family Rory and I would luv to express our condolences's on the loss of Jimmy Orr.he'll surely be missed very very much.best faith/rory
JE Sowell
October 31, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Easter 1964
Pete McIntyre
October 31, 2020
Very sorry to hear about this. Jimmy was one of my late fathers best friends and I have many fond memories growing up with him coming over to visit my parents. He always made me laugh.
Moe Shafer
October 30, 2020
What great memories with Jimmy over the years at Atlanta Country Club, The Harbor Club, plus. Played many rounds of golf together, hung out with "The Mick" a lot and enjoyed meeting many of the old Colts players with Jimmy back in the 90's. You were a great friend and will be missed by many. RIP Jimmy! !
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family through this loss! !
James F Pearl
October 30, 2020
My prayer's and thoughts and condolences go out to entire Orr family during this time of profound sorrow from Jimmy Pearl from Bayonne, New Jersey. Jimmy Orr was pure magic on the football field.
Mike Sebolt
October 30, 2020
I grew up a Baltimore Colts fan. Johnny U., Bubba Smith and Jimmy Orr were awesome. They don't make them like that any more. Thanks for the memories Jimmy.
October 30, 2020
My condolences to the family. I'm thankful, for the role he played, making the game, more exciting. May the God of Comfort, continue to comfort the family, during these difficult times.
Melvin McIntosh
October 30, 2020
Jimmy brought much excitement and pleasure to me when he was with the Baltimore Colts. I started watching them when a fellow Wofford College student, Jerry Richardson, was playing for them, and then Jimmy came over from Pittsburgh. Even though Jerry left, I was hooked by Jimmy, Raymond Berry and Johnny Unitas. Jimmy's family should know that many people remember and appreciate Jimmy! May God's greatest comfort be with you all!!! >
Mary
October 30, 2020
Your loved one was a legendary NFL wide receiver and will be missed. My deepest condolences to the family and may the God of tender mercies comfort you at this sad time,
John Starke
October 29, 2020
RIP Jimmy! I am sure when you get to Heaven you will find St. Peter already has an Orr's Corner set up for you!
Curtis Wiggins
October 29, 2020
Adios Jimmy -RIP - I will always cherish our time together at UGA & The
Brunswick CC. We had breakfast at Ceasers - comped you. Golf clubs at
Reynolds— you were a true GA. DAWG - WILL MISS YOU.
CURT WIGGINS -UGA ‘59
Pat Rafter
October 29, 2020
Worked with Mr Orr at the Sands in AC great man sorry for the loss of a great man
October 29, 2020
"Coach on the field" smarts, who had crafty moves and terrific hands. Jimmy was also one of the great characters, during an era of many great and tough characters in Pro Football (and especially on those Baltimore Colts). Jimmy's presence made his teams better on the field of play, and more fun on and off said.
Harry Simpson
October 29, 2020
Godspeed Jimmy, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us, and the wonderful football memories. College and professional.
Bruce F
October 29, 2020
Growing up in the 60s, I always wanted to be Jimmy Orr when I played football with my friends and for my college fraternity. He was extraordinarily talented. Unitas to Orr. The Colts. Glorious times.
Jimmy Robinson
October 29, 2020
It’s very sad to lose a childhood hero but even moreso a very good friend. Rest gently, Jimmy. I’ll miss our times together at the GA Sports HOF yearly induction weekend and lunches with you in Brunswick. No more pain on your golf swing up in heaven. I know I’ll see you again someday. Until then....
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