James (Jim) Orr, 85, peacefully passed away on February 7, 2017 due to complications from dementia.
Jim was born in Akron, Ohio and grew up and attended school in Stow, Ohio. He graduated from Kent State University and went to work for North American Aviation in Columbus, Ohio. In 1961 he and moved to Orlando, Florida where he was employed by Martin Marietta. After retirement, Jim built a workshop in Clermont, Florida where he pursued woodworking hobby. He was active in the Lions Club and the Senior Olympics where he coached a team to a national championship.
Jim is survived by wife Pat, sons Brad and Mark (Ellen) and four much-loved grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Women for Hospice, P.O. Box 1741, Mount Dora, Florida 32756.
Per Jim's request, he had donated his body to the University of Central Florida College of Medicine Willed-Body Program & no services will be held.