In Memory

Wesley Orr

Wesley Orr

ORR, SR., Wesley     Wesley was born in Houston, TX on April 29, 1949, and went to be with our Lord on July 15, 2021. After graduating from Waltrip High School, Wesley attended Sam Houston State University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in German with a minor in Economics. He then taught German and coached tennis at Lake Highlands High School. He worked for IBM for over 20 years in various roles, but his favorite was creating and teaching Information Technology (IT) classes to other IBMers. After retiring from the IT world, Wesley became a lay minister at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Dallas, where nothing gave him greater pleasure than giving the Children's message every week. He was preceded in death by his parents, James E. and A. Earline (Starnes) Orr; son James F. Orr, and grandson Daniel Orr. Wesley is survived by his loving wife, N. Stephanie; his sons Wesley Jr. (Ruth) and Richie (Carie); grandchildren Reid, Emma, Jakki, Anthony, Taylor, Easton, Zach, Lyndon, Paige, Christina, Brett, and Maddie; cousins Patricia (John) Gross, Mike (Marti) Starnes, Nancy (Ken) Brummet, and Margaret (Herb) Gragg; and other various family members. The family would like to thank the staff at Sandy Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center for their devoted care of Wesley over the last year. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 20, at 12:00 pm at Laurel Land Funeral Home, 6300 South R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX 75232.
 

Published by Dallas Morning News on Aug. 1, 2021.



 
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11/10/21 04:07 PM #1    

Jimmy Cooksey

I remember Wesly as a very kind and friendly guy back in high school. I use to get rides from him to Huntsville, our first year of college. I'am so sorry to hear of his passing. I've always wondered what happen to him. May God bless his whole family.

Jimmy Cooksey

11/11/21 07:29 AM #2    

Joe Anderson

Sorry to hear about Westley....likeable and nice guy.

11/11/21 11:31 AM #3    

Tina Reid (Rose)

Wesley - He was a nice, quiet unassuming guy in school.  It is nice to read his obituary to see that he had a very full life surrounded by a big family and a good and varied work history and especially to read he went to be with the Lord which tells me he knew (like John 14:6 tells us) "the Way, the Truth, and the Life."  

Tina Reid Rose


11/11/21 11:09 PM #4    

Debbie Pagitt (Tiner)

I was privileged to know Wesley.  Most of our classes were at the same time & we were seated by the first letter of our last name. He always sat in front of me. I haven't thought about that until tonight & have nothing but kind memories of him. He was always a gentleman. Blessings to all of his family!


11/12/21 09:44 AM #5    

Pamela Roesler (Lemoine)

Wesley was such a nice guy and there are never enough of those. He tried his best to get me through German class and laughed with me at my terrible attempts and even worse accent. He had a full life and a loving family. May he rest in peace.


11/12/21 10:28 AM #6    

Jeanne Russell (McDaniel)

So sorry to hear this. Super nice guy. RIP


11/12/21 08:55 PM #7    

Martha Presnall (Hill)

So sorry to hear of Wesley's passing. He was a quiet, unassuming person, but, well liked. I am glad he had such a good life and large family. My prayers for comfort and peace for his family.


11/13/21 07:11 PM #8    

Bill Sherrill

Knew Wesley since Kindergarten and through BOY Scouts and Waltrip.
Stand up guy. RIP

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