CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF ANDREW “MULE” ORR
JUNE 28, 1968—OCTOBER 14, 2024
FUNERAL SERVICE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024 2:00 PM
PLEASANT PLAIN M.B CHURCH
198 COUNTY ROAD 184
PRAIRIE, MS 39756
EULOGIST
REV. CHRISTOPHER A MAYES IN LOVING M
ORDER OF SERVICE
Musical prelude
Expression….Please limit to two (2) minutes..............Family&
Solo..........................................................................................Ray Deans
Eulogy.................................................................Rev
Recessional
Funeral Directors in charge -
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The family of Andrew “Mule” Orr would like to express sincere gratitude for all acts of love and kindness shown during our time of bereavement. We pray that God will bless each of you abundantly.
HONORARY
PALL BEARERS
Andrew Hairson
Sedarius Conway
Willie Sykes
Rodney Johnson
Fred Ward
Shun Johnson
FLOWER BEARERS
ACTIVE PALL BEARERS
Wilson Parker
Wallace Pulphus
Christopher Gunn
Michael Gunn
Cortez Baskin
Darnell Horton
Family & Friends INTERMENT
Pleasant Plain Church Cemetery
REPAST—C’S PLACE, PRAIRIE, MS
Six years
We’ve gone through many ups and down six years together off and on. We guarded our most precious secrets, argued, and then got along. We protected each other all the way though. We had a different type of trust —way deeper than most people do. We knew how to let each other know when we were missing each other, and didn’t mind saying, “I love you”. Which is what the whole world needs. Our 3:00 am coffee, and the conversations we had helped us to lean on each other when times got bad. You saved my life when I was almost gone. Now you are in your heavenly home. I know you loved me, and I love you. You will remain in my heart. I’ll miss you, ‘My Mule’ Always My Love, Bernadette
Broken Chain
We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly. In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; For part of us went with you
The day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories
Your love is still our guide; And though we cannot see you, You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one
The chain will link again.
Love, Your Brothers and Sisters
Half of My Heart is Gone
Son, I wish I could wake up and see you standing there
Then I would know that it was just a nightmare. Son, I remember when you were small and how you would hold my hand, And as you grew older you became my best friend. Son, I have 56 years of memories that I will treasure and keep safe in my heart. We share a bond that time and distance can never break apart.
Son, oh how my heart aches so. I would love to have you back and never let you go.
Son, where there was happiness, Now there is sadness.
Son, how I long to hear your voice and see your beautiful smile And have you back for just a little while.
Son, until that day I see you again, I will look to the sky and search among the stars for my son and best friend. I Love You, Son Mom
Where do we begin? It's so hard for us Even in times like these In God we still trust. Oh how the memories Are flowing in our minds We will never ever regret All the wonderful good times. Daddy we are missing you This pain is so unreal We know God makes no mistakes And he knows how we feel If we could talk one more time And we could see you face to face We would just love on you because we know your in a better place. Rest well Daddy and proudly take your crown. You live through us but it's not the same as having you around.
REFLECTIONS OF LIFE
Andrew “Mule” Orr was born June 28, 1968, in Houston, MS to the late Robert Dan Orr and Minnie Mae Orr. His journey on this earth came to a peaceful end at home on October 14, 2024.
He confessed his life to Christ at an early age at Pleasant Plain M.B church under the leadership of the late Fred Durant. He loved watching the Dallas Cowboy, playing basketball, working in the yard, and Spending time with family& friends. He loved his Sonic work family where he was employed for 10 years. Later in life, he attended St. Paul CME Church in Smithville, MS, where he was a member of the male choir and served as a church steward. He wasn’t a stranger to anyone. He laughed and touched the hearts of many he encountered. He made sure to tell the people he loved “I love you”
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert , Robert Orr Jr, and his sister
Andrew was united in holy matrimony to Unyunga McKinney, through their union, he gained three stepchildren whom he loved dearly Jay Smith, Jabril Smith, and Orlandria Smith.
He leaves to cherish his memory
Minnie Orr of Okolona, MS; two children: Santiana Hamlett and Donovan Hamlett of Okolona, MS; Sisters: Linda Cooperwood of Okolona, MS , Margret Rogers of Okolona, MS, Rita Orr of Tupelo, MS, Latorri Orr Clay (Roderick) of Okolona, MS, Kassie Brooks (Tim) of Okolona, MS, Renalda Harris (David) of Egypt, MS, Jakayla Orr of West Point, MS, Kyah Shelton of Tupelo, MS, Rochelle Holiday of Chicago, IL, Marlana Tabb of Atlanta, GA, Rolanda Orr of Tupelo, MS; Anthony Orr of Okolona, MS, Brent Moore (Kina) of Okolona, MS, Xzavier Orr of West Point, MS, Martez Hammock of Prairie, MS, Shuron Orr of Prairie, MS, Jaquarius Thomas of West Point, Kwanza Smith (Unique) of Tupelo, MS, Gardner Kilgore of Atlanta, GA, and Kevin Brooks of West Point, MS.
Andrew was loved and cherished by several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and precious friends.
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Unk!!! I still can’t believe this. I wake up everyday Hoping this is a dream. We really got to live life without you. I’m gone miss seeing you in the mornings, sitting out at Sonic. Pumping my gas. Me calling you to tell you don’t stay out too long after you get off to get Keegan for grandma. I’m gone miss you helping when I need something moved. And most of all Keegan gone miss his favorite uncle. I’m gone make sure to tell Keegan what a great uncle you were to him and how much you loved him. I’m gone miss you so much. Especially hearing the word “Niece” “Brittany”
Uncle It will not be the same around here anymore without You. You were always one call away. You kept my yard in-tact, picked vegetables out of my garden because you knew I was scared of snakes. All the way down to the small things you were always one call away.
Saying ‘Okay, Niece’ or ‘Say No More’.
Some of my earliest memories of you was cooking breakfast for us and checking our blood sugar when we were kids. You would always say I used to get all your sugar when you was a baby.
Getting off work and not seeing you across the street is hard. You would always ask, “Niece what you about to cook good?”
Thanks for being the best uncle and neighbor a girl could ask for. Love you –Candance-
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Although you’re gone, I’m not alone, And never shall I be, For the precious memories of the bond we shared will never depart from me. Our love surpassed the ups and downs and helped us along the say, and that same love will give me strength to manage this loss each day. On my mind and in my heart, Unk you shall forever be, for just as much as I am a part of you, You are a part of me! -KK-
My Unc, My Unc, you really did your BIG 1 this time! If only I knew that Friday was gonna be my last time seeing you, I would have loved on you so much, but I just didn’t know . Now, all I have is memories of our good days sitting on the porch, doing what you love and talking crazy talk. Unc, I miss you so much already. Who am I gonna call on when I need things done around the house? I’ll cherish my phone calls asking you to come over to chill with me. I’m so glad I had a chance to make those memories with you. I love you, and I know you loved me..
RIP Unc, Love, your niece, Ebony
Uncle, No one could say "Niece” like you. You left us suddenly, now what are we supposed to do? The laughing and dancing made our day. How are we supposed to go on this way? No more hearing you say “I love you Niece” How can our hearts be at peace? Your family in ATL loves you so, and it’s really hard to let you go. Rest peacefully Uncle.
-Peachez- (Pluck as you would say)
Uncle, you were the greatest gift any niece could’ve ever asked for. It was ALWAYS a one call that’s all when it came to each and every last one of us! As bad as we all wish we can still have you around for that one call, God had other tasks & assignments that he wanted you to complete. It left all of us heartbroken to lose you, but you never left alone, for a part of us went with you. You will be forever love & truly missed. May you always rest in peace. -Jada-
They say there is a reason. They say time will heal. Neither time or reason will change the way I feel. Gone are the days we used to share., but in my heart you are always there. The gates of memories will never close. I miss you more that anybody knows. Love and miss you everyday. Till we meet again (& I know I was your favorite)
Always & forever -Tootiee-
Uncle,
My Mind still hasn’t processed that you are no longer with us. All we have now are the memories that you’ve left behind. I will always remember you as the loving caring and dancing uncle who always made sure everyone around you knew that you loved them and hugging them tight. Although this occurrence has been life changing , I know that you are now in a place filled with happiness and everlasting love. -
Nookie-
In Uncle Voice
