Frank Orrell Obituary
GREENSBORO — Frank Junior Orrell, 75, died Friday, March 20, 2009, at Wesley Long Mem- orial Hospital, following a short illness.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Mon- day, March 23, at United Institutional Baptist Church, 802 E. Market Street, with Dr. Johnny R. Freeman officiating. Burial will follow in the Piedmont Memorial Cemetery.
Frank Junior Orrell is survived by three sons, Clyde Orrell of Springfield, Mass., Franklyn Orrell of Greensboro, N.C., and Bishop Norman Orrell of Rocky Mount, N.C.; three daughters, Sharon Orrell of Springfield, Mass., and Felicia Hunter and Tina Carter, both of Greensboro; two brothers, Joseph Orrell of Torrington, Conn., and Daniel Orrell of Greensboro; two sisters, Georgia Mae Pickard of Greensboro and Elphonsa Crump-Bogan of Danville, Va.; 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1 p.m. on Monday, at the church.
Woodard Funeral Home is assisting the Orrell family.
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Pastor Nathan M. Milton & Family
March 26, 2009
Norman & Frank, I was sorry to hear about your father. I just heard this evening and went online to try to reach you to let you know that you and your family are in my prayers. Norman, let me hear from you and let me know how things are going for you. Email me if you get a chance, I would like to talk with you its been a long time.
Jonathan (Skeet) Hines and family
March 24, 2009
I'm sorry for the family's loss and we send our condolences and heart felt sympathy. May you find a small comfort in the fact that we are thinking of you during this time of sorrow. Although we are not with you physically and were unable to show our respect in person please rest assured that our prayers are with you during such troubled times.
Willerwease McKoy
March 24, 2009
To the Family:
“This too will pass.” I am praying for all of you that God’s grace and mercy will sustain you through, what seems now to be, the loneliest period in your life. Lenora and I offer our condolences and may God bless the Orrell Family.
Anya Roberts
March 24, 2009
Family,
I would love to be there to comfort you in your time of sorrow but I'm stationed so far away. I love you all and you are in my prayers. May God bless you and keep you strong.
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Lauranette Banks
March 23, 2009
I am deeply sorry to hear of your father's passing. My prayers will be with you and your family. May God continue to bless you.
Delois Williams
March 23, 2009
Aunt Mable, Felecia, Frankie, Tina, Norman, Sorry I was not able to be there in person. Do know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning.
ChaRissa Fair-May
March 23, 2009
To Bishop Norman Orrell: We are sending our condolences to you and your family during the death of your father who was such a wonderful man. May GOD BLESS YOU& keep you in this time of bereavement
Rudy & Sherri Hailey, Jr.
March 23, 2009
May the fond memories of your love one sustain you in the days ahead. Please find comfort in knowing that others share your loss.
Linwood leary
March 22, 2009
To norman orell sorry to hear of your loss.Wish you and your family well.Linwood Leary
frank pickard
March 22, 2009
Im going to miss my Uncle Frank dearly, may he rest in peace.
Nephew Frank Pickard and wife Annette (Philadelphia, PA)
Valerie Bowden
March 22, 2009
Im going to miss you dearly.We love you very much.You will always be in our hearts.
marva mcbroom
March 22, 2009
To the family of Mr. Frank Orell i am so very sorry of the lose of your love one. know that you are in our prayers. May ourheavenly Father strenghen you all. Remember that earth has no sorry that heaven can not heal.God Bless you all Marva Mcbroom
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