Funeral services for Mr. Willie B. Orr will be on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church in Smithdale, MS at 11:00 AM, with burial to follow in the Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.  Elder P.J. Walters and Bro. Chris Smith will be officiating the services, with Franklin Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be at Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church on Tuesday, July, 16, 2024, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and resume on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 from 9:00 AM until time of service at 11:00 AM.

Mr. Orr, 84, of Smithdale, MS passed from this life on Friday, July 12, 2024 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born on May 12, 1940 in Webster County, to Mr. William Marion Orr and Mrs. Beatrice Mims Orr.

Mr. Orr proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was faithful to Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church, serving as Deacon since May, 1984.  He enjoyed sitting on his front porch, reading his Bible, loving on his cat and taking care of his yard work.

Preceding him in death were his parents, William and Beatrice Orr; wife, Janice Wilkinson Orr; four sisters, Lovella Ray, Eutell Hays, Johnnie Estes, Linda Harris; two brothers, Jim S. Orr and Marvin D. Orr.

Survivors are nieces; Annette Wicker (Randall), Beverly Johnson (Rick), Margaret Graves (Dale), Samantha Baughtman (Luke), and Jessica Wilkinson Smith (Chris); nephew, Wade Harris (Glenda); 12 great nieces and nephews; one great-great nephew; brother-in-law, William (Buddy) Wilkinson (Cynthia), along with a host of family and friends.

Pallbearers are Daniel Wicker, Andrew Wicker, Luke Baughtman, Rick Johnson, Larry Sasser, Chris Smith, William Wilkinson, and Kirk Schilling.

Honorary pallbearers are Cody Graves, Dale Graves, Wade Harris, Kevin Wicker, Rusty Schilling, and Ricky Johnston.