Lonnie Orrick, the son of the late Lonnie, Sr. and Ida Jardine Orrick was born in Morristown, Tennessee on May 3, 1934, and passed away at his home in St. Clair Shores, Michigan on August 2, 2008, at the age of 74 years, months and days.
Mr. Orrick had lived most of his life in Michigan. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the St. Clair Shores V.F.W. and was a ham radio operator. He was veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
In 1963, he was married to Eula C. Glenn. She preceded him in death on February 1, 1995.
Surviving are one son, John Thomas of Michigan; one step-daughter, Bonnie Krupa of Frisco, Texas; three grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren, a dear friend, Lee Kraft of St. Clair Shores, Michigan. Other relatives and friends also survive.
Friends may call after 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 9, 2008, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Puxico, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2008, at 11:00 AM at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Puxico, Missouri with the Dr. Dennis Doublin of Puxico, Missouri officiating.
Interment will be in the Puxico Cemetery in Puxico, Missouri with Watkins and Sons Funeral Home of Puxico, Missouri in charge of arrangements.