Lorenzo Orr

ORR, Mr. Lorenzo - Age 42, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Avalon Hospice with his family and friends by his side. Family hour 10AM Thursday, October 29, 2009 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing immediately at 11AM, Rev. Raymond Hatter officiating. Interment Lovedale Memorial Cemetery, G-5175 E. Bristol Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 10AM Thursday. Mr. Orr will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 12Noon-8PM Wednesday with family present from 5-8PM. Mr. Lorenzo Orr was born October 14, 1967 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Mr. Jimmy Orr and Ms. Cornelia Isabella Hatter. Lorenzo attended Flint Public Schools graduating from Northern High School, “Class of 1985”. In 1973, the Orr brothers started a musical band under the management of their parents Cornelia and J.D. Lorenzo was the lead singer as well as the rhythm guitar player of the ‘Mighty Orr Brothers’ Band. He was known for his dance moves and electrifying stage performances. This opened the door for the band to perform at various events all around the cities of Flint and Saginaw, Michigan, including a performance with Anita Baker and Chapter 8 in 1978. In the 1980’s the Mighty Orr Brothers was known for their show stopping musical talent. Then later the band was named “DeOrr”. Lorenzo co-wrote, and co-produced their first single entitled “Back Door”. This song was played on heavy rotation on the local radio stations. In the late 1990’s Lorenzo ran for State Representative; in hopes of making a lasting change in his community. Through the years Lorenzo wore many hats in the business community as well as being Co-Owner of the night club called the Spotlight and various entrepreneurial exploits in Atlanta, Georgia. Maximizing on his talents, he became top salesman at Coggin Honda Dealership in Orlando, Florida. Lorenzo was a very loving father who loved his children very much, inspiring them to be responsible individuals and instilling in them the importance of education. Lorenzo accepted the Lord as his personal Savior. Mr. Lorenzo Orr leaves to cherish his memory: daughter, Ashlee Orr; 3 sons, Jequan Neal, both of Flint, Denatio Orr of Charlotte, NC and Jordan Orr of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Nyla, Kaylen and Antione; father, Jimmy (Linda) Orr; step-father, J.D. Steward; 6 brothers, Alphonzo, Calvin (Jill) Orr, Jalan Steward, Andre`, Johnathan Orr and Marvin Davis, all of Flint; a host of nieces; nephews; aunts; uncles; cousins other relatives and friends including, special friend Deborah. Mr. Orr was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Xiana; devoted mother, Cornelia Isabella Steward; sister, Gayla; and grandparents, Frank and Isabella Hatter. The family would like to express special thanks to the doctors and nurses of McLaren Regional Medical Center the staff of Avalon Hospice Center and to all those who shared in his final moments and a special thank you for the loving care given by his favorite aunt, (Little) Barbara and his step-father, JD at his side.

Lorenzo Orr

October 14, 1967 - October 21, 2009