Richard Wayne Orr passed away peacefully on June 12, 2019 at the age of 72 at Promenade Health and Rehabilitation in Rogers, Arkansas. Richard was born on February 27, 1947 and grew up exploring and playing on his family's farm near Plattsburg, Missouri with his four siblings. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Claude Orr and Margaret Young Orr, and by a brother, Edward C. Orr.
Richard graduated from Plattsburg High School, William Jewell College and the University of Missouri at Columbia. In high school he was editor of the school newsletter. Over the years he was employed by American Red Cross, Rockwell International, Boeing and Spirit AreoSystems. He was an avid outdoorsman who often took his daughter on camping trips to national parks. He had a passion for photography and enjoyed capturing many moments at family events. Throughout his life he was an avid reader who had a great appreciation for learning. He loved nature and was active with hiking, bicycling, and kayaking, including a 70-mile ride on his 70th birthday through the mountainous hills of Northwest Arkansas. He spent most of his weekends playing with his grandchildren, taking them on wagon rides through their neighborhood, and reading many books to them.
He is survived by his daughter Rachel Johnson and her husband Chris, and his grandchildren Brady, Colin and Victoria. He is also survived by two brothers: Martin Orr and his wife Janice and Dale Orr and his wife Jennifer and by a sister Sue Lysaght and her husband Joe. He is fondly remembered by five nieces and nephews and six great nieces and nephews. He was loved by all of his nieces and nephews as an immediate member of the family to be included in all family events.
A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held in his honor at the Bailey Cox funeral home in Plattsburg, Missouri at 1:30 pm Monday June 17. The Family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. He will be interred at the Church of the Brethren Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the American Brain Tumor Association. Arrangements Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service Plattsburg Missouri. Online guestbook and obituary at www.baileycox.com