Russell W. Orr, 83 years, of Paoli, died on Friday, August 15, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Rosemont, following an illness.
He was born on April 8, 1931 in Braddock, Pa. Russell was the son of the late John and Stella (Jones) Orr. He was the husband of Betty A. (Hanan) Orr.
Russell was a computer systems engineer with Burroughs-Unisys, retiring after 37 years. Prior to joining Burroughs in 1957, he worked for International Business Machine (IBM). Russell was a member of the Great Valley Presbyterian Church, where he served several terms as a Deacon and as a Trustee. He served as an electronic technician in the United States Coast Guard from 1951 to 1955.
Surviving in addition to his wife is a son, Paul Orr of Reading, a daughter, Patricia Rand of Levittown and 4 grandchildren and a great grandson.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at 11 AM from the Great Valley Presbyterian Church, 2024 Swedesford Road, Malvern, Pa. with Rev Paul Toms officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow at the adjoining cemetery. A calling hour will be held one hour prior to the service. For directions to the church, please visit www.gvpresb.org
Arrangements by The Labs Funeral Home, Inc. of Honey Brook, Pa.
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