Napoleon Clements Orr

Napoleon Clements Orr, age 94, of Springdale, AR died Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He was born May 7, 1919, in Lockesburg, AR to James Sidney and Virgie Clements Orr. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters Edith, Ethel, and Lola and brothers Connie and Thomas Vernon. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Wanda; daughter Kaye and husband David of Springdale, AR and son Gary and wife Betsy of Rogers, AR, brother Edgar Junior Orr of Minneapolis, Minnesota; grandsons Dustin Walters, Brandon Walters and wife Evgeniya Bobkova, Brent Orr and wife Jessica, and Shane Orr and wife Jess; great grandchildren Carson and Alyssa Walters, Alexey Bobkov, Anna Claire, Bennett and Sutton Orr. He is also survived by many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. Napoleon farmed for several years before going to work for Brown’s Hatchery in DeQueen, AR in 1943. He worked there until 1960 when he moved to Springdale, where he worked for the Jeff Brown Company until 1969. At that time the business was sold to Wilson Company; therefore, Napoleon worked for Wilson’s until 1978. In 1978, Wilson’s was bought by Tyson’s where Napoleon worked until his retirement in 1984. For several years before his retirement he had served in the position of serviceman in the Breeder Hen Department. He worked 41 years in the poultry business. Napoleon was ordained as a Deacon in 1952 at the Memorial Baptist Church in DeQueen. Throughout the years, he has served as church treasurer and has taught Sunday School classes for men and boys in different age groups. Napoleon loved to build wooden toys and furniture for his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He has built grandfather clocks, furniture, and would always spend many hours in his workshop wood working for his many friends and family. He was loved by all his grandchildren and great grandchildren, who called him Papaw. Visitation will be 5 to 7pm on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Sisco Funeral Chapel in Springdale. Graveside services will be held at Bluff Cemetery on Friday, November 15, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be left at www.siscofuneral.com In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Meals on Wheels, Senior Center, 203 Park Street, Springdale, AR 72764.

Napoleon Clements Orr

May 7, 1919 - November 13, 2013