James A "Pat" O'Rand
March 19, 1930 ~ December 19, 2016
James A. Pat ORand of Linden, Texas passed away on this 19th day of December, 2016 at the age of 86. Mr. ORand was born March 19, 1930. Pat was raised in Bear Creek, Texas and made Linden, Texas his home.
Mr. ORand was a 32nd Degree Master Mason, Shriner and A Noble of the Mystic Shrine. He was a former member of the Young Farmers Association and Cass County Cattlemans Association. He was honored by the American Legion for his honorable service in the United States Armed Forces and for his Outstanding Service and Loyalty to the United States of America. Mr. ORand was a member of the VFW Post 6968 and was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Japan and Korea and the U.S. Army National Guard. Staff Sergeant James A. ORand received numerous Certificates of Achievement from the Commanding General for his outstanding athletic ability.
Mr. ORand was retired from Red River Army Depot and was presented with numerous awards for implementing new ideas and procedures for his department. He also worked (9)1/2 years at Lone Star Steel and was a life-long livestock farmer. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Linden and a former Sunday school teacher, a former member of the Truth Seekers Sunday School Class, the secretary of the Adult (4) Sunday school department, an Usher and a teacher for several years at the Linden Nursing Home.
Pat completed the 26 mile Dallas White Rock Marathon with record time at the age of 51. He also played semi-professional basketball. Pat graduated from Avinger High School in 1947 and was inducted in to the Avinger Hall of Honor for Outstanding Achievements. His athletic achievements lasted a life-time receiving numerous awards, trophies and recognitions in basketball and running. His hobbies were raising and buying cattle and country dancing. He always showed support for the Linden Future Farmers of America, Linden-Kildare Schools and the Linden softball and baseball teams and local youth athletics.
His donations in life were many. He provided life-long strength, love and care for his beautiful wife, Wilma A. ORand.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Wilma A. Self ORand, of Linden, two daughters, Tena Harrison of New Boston, TX and Jamie A. ORand of Linden, TX and three grandchildren, Carl Patrick Barthel of New Boston, TX, Morgan Tyler Stone of Linden, TX and Adam Conner Stone of Linden, TX and one great grandson, Harrison David Barthel and two great granddaughters, Hannah White and Hattie Grace Bartherl of New Boston, TX. and a number of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sneed ORand and Allie Faye Gilbert ORand, three brothers Wayne, Donald Buddyand Sidney Red ORand and two sisters, Christine ORand Johnson and Aline O'Rand Bennett.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on the 22nd day of December, 2016, at the First Baptist Church of Linden with Bro. Jackie Stanfield officiating. Burial to follow in the Bear Creek Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.
Visitation will be held December 21, 2016 at Reeder Davis Funeral Home in Linden from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Mr. ORand was a 32nd Degree Master Mason, Shriner and A Noble of the Mystic Shrine. He was a former member of the Young Farmers Association and Cass County Cattlemans Association. He was honored by the American Legion for his honorable service in the United States Armed Forces and for his Outstanding Service and Loyalty to the United States of America. Mr. ORand was a member of the VFW Post 6968 and was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Japan and Korea and the U.S. Army National Guard. Staff Sergeant James A. ORand received numerous Certificates of Achievement from the Commanding General for his outstanding athletic ability.
Mr. ORand was retired from Red River Army Depot and was presented with numerous awards for implementing new ideas and procedures for his department. He also worked (9)1/2 years at Lone Star Steel and was a life-long livestock farmer. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Linden and a former Sunday school teacher, a former member of the Truth Seekers Sunday School Class, the secretary of the Adult (4) Sunday school department, an Usher and a teacher for several years at the Linden Nursing Home.
Pat completed the 26 mile Dallas White Rock Marathon with record time at the age of 51. He also played semi-professional basketball. Pat graduated from Avinger High School in 1947 and was inducted in to the Avinger Hall of Honor for Outstanding Achievements. His athletic achievements lasted a life-time receiving numerous awards, trophies and recognitions in basketball and running. His hobbies were raising and buying cattle and country dancing. He always showed support for the Linden Future Farmers of America, Linden-Kildare Schools and the Linden softball and baseball teams and local youth athletics.
His donations in life were many. He provided life-long strength, love and care for his beautiful wife, Wilma A. ORand.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Wilma A. Self ORand, of Linden, two daughters, Tena Harrison of New Boston, TX and Jamie A. ORand of Linden, TX and three grandchildren, Carl Patrick Barthel of New Boston, TX, Morgan Tyler Stone of Linden, TX and Adam Conner Stone of Linden, TX and one great grandson, Harrison David Barthel and two great granddaughters, Hannah White and Hattie Grace Bartherl of New Boston, TX. and a number of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sneed ORand and Allie Faye Gilbert ORand, three brothers Wayne, Donald Buddyand Sidney Red ORand and two sisters, Christine ORand Johnson and Aline O'Rand Bennett.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on the 22nd day of December, 2016, at the First Baptist Church of Linden with Bro. Jackie Stanfield officiating. Burial to follow in the Bear Creek Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.
Visitation will be held December 21, 2016 at Reeder Davis Funeral Home in Linden from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
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Hattie Clifton our prayers are with your family at this time of loss
Sorry for your loss Jamie. May God give you peace and hold you and your family in HIS hand.
Tena and Jaime and Miss Wilma , Mr Pat was a very good friend to my daddy Roy Davis and I am so sorry for your loss, loved. Mr Pat. Susan Davis Vloedman
Pat meant a lot to Gary & I, our prayers are for your families & Wilma.Gary & Barbara Amburn
PAT WAS SUCH AN INSPIRATION TO KYLE AND I. HE ALWAYS WAS THERE TO HELP US WITH A CALF BEING BORN, FENCE BEING BUILT OR JUST PLAIN TALK. HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED BY MANY!
I was very saddened to hear of Pat's death. I have so many fond memories of Pat and the loved ones left behind. I want all of you to know that my heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you.Love to all of you.
Pat was a really nice person and I'm glad to have known him. Prayers to his family. RIP Pat..
Our most sincere thoughts and prayers are with Pat's family and friends during this difficult time. May the comfort of Our Lord and Savior bless each of you with His Perfect Peace.