Burnest Orr's obituary , Passed away on July 23, 2026 in Edwardsville, Illinois

Burnest Orr

May 6, 1921 - July 23, 2026 (105 years old)

Edwardsville, Illinois

Burnest Orr's obituary , Passed away on July 23, 2026 in Edwardsville, Illinois

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Burnest Orr

May 6, 1921 - July 23, 2026 (105 years old)

Edwardsville, Illinois

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Burnest Orr Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Burnest Orr (Edwardsville, Illinois) is shared. Burnest, born on May 6, 1921, passed away on July 23, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Burnest Orr to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his wife Margaret Orr; his parents, Will Orr and Birdie Orr; and his daughters, "Louise" of Florida and Janice.

He is survived by: his children, Craig Orr (Connie) and Donna Wilkerson (Donald); his grandchildren, Frederick Cameron, Vicky Cameron, Deah Maisha Barber (Whitney), Eric Washington (Tatiana), Jason Orr (Samantha), Jerry McGee, Rickey Torrence (Jahera Otieno), Reginald Torrence (Joy) and Donald Wilkerson, II; his great grandchildren, Kirsten Washington (Amory Wyatt), Jazmine Golden (Raysean), Craig McGee, Kalia Cespedes, Christopher Washington, Jamal Orr, Samiyyah Orr, Rickai Torrence, Logan Torrence, Reid Torrence, Donnell Wilkerson, Dontrell Wilkerson, Devyn Wilkerson, Donald Wilkerson, III and Lynnix Wilkerson; and his great great grandchildren, Jordan Johnson, Ryleigh Golden, Kamora Wyatt, Talia Wyatt and Reign Golden. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

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Sat

Aug 08

Visitation

Mt Joy Baptist Church
327 Olive St, Edwardsville, IL 62025

Sat

Aug 08

Funeral service

Mt Joy Baptist Church
327 Olive St, Edwardsville, IL 62025

Mon

Aug 10

Graveside service

Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
2900 Sheridan Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125

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