Monday, August 18, 2014

Collier C. Orr



Collier C. Orr, 97, of Panama, OK passed away Sunday, August 17, 2014 in Poteau, OK.  Collier was born July 29, 1917 in DeQueen, AR to Charles & Ethel (Smith) Orr.  He was a veteran of the US Army, serving in WWII receiving Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, and good conduct medal.  Collier retired from Civil Service in 1974.  He was preceded in death by his son, Curtis Orr.  He loved to fish & hunt with his grandchildren.   He and Ruth (Campbell) were married for 37 years.



Survivors include his wife Ruth of the home; daughters, Juanita McKinney of Weleetka, OK, Linda Riebeiro of Benicia, CA; stepsons, Tommy Little of Rehoboth Beach, DE, Brad Little of Norman, OK; Rodney Riebeiro & numerous other grandchildren & great grandchildren; other relatives, loved ones & friends.



Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, August 20, 2014  at Oakland Cemetery Pavilion, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow.




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