Ronald Nelson Orrell Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ronald Nelson Orrell of Danville, Virginia, born in Lynchburg, Virginia, who passed away on September 17, 2023, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jerry Kent Orrell and Grace Evans Orrell; his wife Mildred Bliss Orrell; and his siblings, Jean Brown of Danville, VA, Wilson Orrell of Winder, GA and Durward Orrell of Belmont, NC..
He is survived by: his children, Jeffrey K. Orrell, Andrea O. Eggleston (Stephen) and Gina O. Collins; his grandchildren, Leanne Earp (Tiffany Woicikowfski), Amanda Earp (Chris Griffith) and Jack Collins; his stepgranddaughters, Gillian Eggleston, Lydia Byers (Tim) and Julia Eggleston; and his great grandchildren, Artemis, Boo, Benny, Mona and Mina.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Danville Humane Society, the Danville Life Saving Crew or the Danville Symphony Orchestra.
