Ricky L. Orr

Ricky L. Orr, 71, of Spiceland passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. He was born October 11, 1949 in Henry County, Indiana, a son of the late Harold Jr. and Ruby Evelyn (Catron) Orr.

Ricky retired from Allegheny-Ludlum in 2010 after 36 years of service. He belonged to United Steel Workers Union #8535 where he was also known as “Joe Hill”. Ricky was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and was a Cub Scout Leader in Spiceland for 11 years. A knife and gun collector, he enjoyed camping, bowling, traveling and western movies. Above all, Ricky loved his grandchildren and never met a stranger.

Left to cherish his memory include his wife of nearly 51 years: Cecilia Victoria “Vicky” (Worth) Orr, whom he married October 10, 1970; daughter, Sonja Danelle (Chris) Russell of New Albany; two sons, David Harold Orr of Spiceland and Justin Lee (Lacey) Orr of Connersville; “adopted” son, Travis Lyle Worth (Samantha) at Louisville, Kentucky; grandchildren, Liberty, Joshua and Jacob Russell, all of New Albany, Kaiser & Caeser Orr of Connersville, Emma, Logan, Chloe & Charlie Marie Worth of Louisville, Kentucky; siblings, Vickie Joe (Samuel) Swinford of Middletown, Connie Sue (Johnny) Ripberger of Greensboro, Darrell Ray (Terrie) Orr of Wilkinson, Carol Fay Ford of New Castle; several aunts, uncles, nieces & nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a cousin, Bobby Bow and many aunts & uncles.

Services will be 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Pastor Mal Gibson officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hills Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with a time for sharing special memories at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to the Murat Shriners, 510 N. New Jersey St, Indianapolis, IN 46204. You may express condolences or share a memory of Ricky at www.hinsey-brown.com .