THOMSON, Ga. - Mr. "Skip" Elmer Henry Orr, of Thomson, died on April 5, 2008. He was 62 years old.
Mr. Orr will be cremated and a private committal service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Orr is survived by his wife, Lecia M. Orr; son, James Orr; step-son, Taylor Medeiros; step-daughter, Jessica Medeiros; sisters, Nancy Orr and Brenda Orr; his brother, Dudley Orr. Mr. Orr was preceded in death by his son, Kevin Orr.
Mr. Orr was retired from the United States Army as an E7. He served two tours in the Vietnam War and received two purple hearts.
The Poteet Funeral Homes, West Chapel, was in charge of the funeral arrangements.