PEKIN ~ Joe R. Orr, 69, of 2220 State St. passed away at 10:02 a.m., Monday, June 09, 2008 at Timbercreek Health Care and Rehab in Pekin. He was formerly of Manito and Chicago. He was born December 26, 1938 in Obion County, Tennessee to James and Ludie Bell (Jerden) Orr. He was preceded in death by his parents.Surviving are 1 brother, Bobby (Sandy) Orr of Chicago; and 4 sisters, Jane Carver of Dresden, Tennessee, Brenda Power , Louise (Archie) Ford, and Kathy Owens, all of Pekin. Joe last worked as a warehouseman at a Wal-Mart in Mt. Prospect.He was baptized at a Church of Christ in Tennessee. Joe enjoyed fishing and helping friends. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 10, 2008 at Cobbs Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeak, Tennessee. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
