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Donald Forrest Orr Jr.

February 17, 1961 — March 29, 2024

Fairland

Donald Forrest Orr Jr.

Donald Forrest Orr Jr., 63, of Fairland, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at his daughter’s home.

He was born February 17, 1961, at the Johnson County Memorial Hospital in Franklin, to Donald Forrest Orr and Rebecca (Butrum) Barker.

Donald is survived by his step-father, Thurman L. Barker of Fairland; daughters, Mary Elizabeth Beard, Jessica Renee Blankenship, LeAnna Marie Orr and Pennie Rochelle Rawley and husband, Chris; sister, Penny Renee Buckalew and husband, Michael, of Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Jayden Anthony, Kayla Rochelle, Jaidan Maria, Jaxon Donald, Jordan Surie, Alesia Rose, Jace Olivia, Rebekah Elizabeth and Georgia Ann.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Donald attended Triton Central High School.

He was formerly a mechanic at Jackson Automotive in Indianapolis.

Visitation will be from 10 to Noon, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Funeral services will follow at Noon on Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Interment will be at Fairland Cemetery in Fairland.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Shelby County, PO Box 844, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.

Online condolences may be shared with Donald’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

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