Sammie James Orr

Sammie James Orr, age 77 of Wayne, OK, passed away Saturday June 22, 2024. Born March 15, 1947 in Wynnewood, OK, he was the oldest of four children born to S. J. Orr and Opal Vernell (Lowry) Orr. At an early age, his family moved to Big Piney, Wyoming where he attended school, graduating with the Class of 1965. Sammie answered the call in service to his country and joined the United States Army. He was a member of the 101st Airborne Division and served his country proudly in Vietnam. Once out of the service, he returned to Big Piney. By chance, he met a young lady named Kathryn Elizabeth Allen. She was new to the area, and moved there to teach. They were the perfect couple, and the rest as they say is history. On January 24, 1969, they were married in Denver, Colorado, and a little over a year later they welcomed their only son, Matt. Sammie worked in Oil & Gas in a career that spanned decades and in 1975 followed his job and moved to Chickasha, Oklahoma. Sam and Kathy made their home in Chickasha for 12 years, Sam working for ExxonMobil and Kathy running a real estate business . In 1987 Sam's job moved to Ada, Oklahoma, and the family followed. After Matt left home, Sam and Kathy moved on to Edmond, Oklahoma, and Rifle, Colorado, before settling near Wayne, Oklahoma in recent years. He retired as Safety Coordinator for ExxonMobil after thirty years of dedicated service. Away from work, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. He loved motorcycles and truly believed every day was a good day for a round of golf. Later in life Sam and Matt became certified sailing captains and love to sail around the British Virgin Islands. He cherished Kathryn and lived each day for his family. He will be dearly missed! He was preceded in death by: parents, S. J. and Opal Orr and brother-in-law Raymond Stalkup. Sammie is survived by his wife of 55 years, Kathryn Orr of the home; son Matt Orr and wife Monica of Goldsby, sister Amie Stalkup of Casper, Wyoming, brothers: Charles Orr and wife SuzAnn of Sandy, Utah, and Jay Lynn Orr and wife Shellie of Vernal, Utah. His pride and joy, grandchildren: Kailee Orr and fiancé Tanner Madden of Washington, Chaz Orr and wife Jamie of Tulsa, and Devin Orr of Norman, and a host of other family and friends. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family would love for you to make a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project in memory of Sam. https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=10043&ovr_acv_id=4320 A Celebration of Life Memorial is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Little's Chapel. www.wilsonlittle.com

Sammie James Orr

March 15, 1947 - June 22, 2024