Birth date: Nov 20, 1929 Death date: May 5, 2013
John Franklin Orrison November 20, 1929-May 5, 2013 JOHN FRANKLIN ORRISON 83, longtime resident of Leesburg, Virginia passed away at INOVA Loudoun Hospital with his family by his side on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Mr. Orrison was born Read Obituary
Thinking about Uncle John, the first thing that comes to mind is his wonderful, warm, welcoming smile. He had a smile that radiated God's love, and his love of God, family, and all people. Just thinking about him, makes me smile, he was so kind hearted to everyone. Whether he was making one of those wonderful breakfasts for company, or when he took my troubled brother in to his home in an attempt to help him, and my family, he did so with great patience, and a kindness. I have always looked up to him, and will continue to do so. He instilled a sense of what graciousness is to me. He was an incredible role model. I cannot imagine Nancy's, Jack's, and Sheri's, and their families grief at his passing, and my heart and prayers go out to them. I can imagine he had a wonderful reunion with his sweetheart, Aunt Dolores. He was simply " one of the good ones". love and prayers, Joyce Conner
I worked at ILNRC for many years. I got to know Mr. and Mrs. Orrison fairly well as one of their occupational therapists. John was always a very sweet gentleman and took all his physical ailments in stride. He tried very hard after his stroke to be the person he used to be. I felt a deep and profound appreciation for his efforts to regain the use of his affected limbs. He would occasionally come back in to visit and seek me out to see if I could adjust his splint or find some kind of equipment that would make his life easier. I remember going to his home for a home evaluation and he showed me his man cave in the basement. He had a love of cars and a love of life. He will be missed and I am honored that I got to know this special person. May God bless your family at this sorrowful time and help you to remember the joy that John found in the simplest things. God Bless, Marcia Harmon
Uncle John always made me feel welcomed when I stayed at their home. Since my mom was the sister of his wife, the "sisters" stayed up late into the night talking and laughing. It was a joy to hear and see.
When my cousin, Joyce, and I took a greyhound bus from Pittsburgh to Hagerstown, Maryland, Uncle John gladly picked us up in Maryland and drove us the rest of the way to Leesburg.
Thank you for all the sweet memories of my visits.
Love, Linda C.
P.S. Uncle John made the best breakfasts!!!!!
Our prayers and sincere condolences, Sheri, Jackie and all. May God's comfort, strength and love bring a peace and understanding to each of you. So amazing with only a short period of time in my life that even to this day hold, treasure and never forget, the love, fun, and humbleness your father shared to our family.
David Smallwood
The life he shared with his family and friends, was of kindness and sincerity. A man that I truely admired and respected for his leadership and guidance. Life is about living and he shall live forever in our hearts and our memories. God blessed us all with John Franklin Orrison ..... Danny Smallwood
