Celebrating the life of
Carl Howard Orvin
March 29, 1925 - May 03, 2012
Carl H. Orvin, Sr., 87, Senior Master Sergeant, Retired, of the Georgia Air National Guard 158th Fighter Squadron, life-long resident of Savannah, passed away on May 3, 2012, at Azalealand Nursing Home. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis E. Orvin, Sr., mother, Thelma F. Conneff, and brother, Louis E. Orvin, Jr.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Hannah Marie Orvin Franklin , son, Carl H. Orvin, Jr. Janet, daughters, Judith M. Orvin, Kathy O. Powell , Carol A. Orvin of Alpharetta, son, John K. Orvin Teresa; four granddaughters to whom he was lovingly known as "Poppy"; his loving sister, Rose Orvin Davis Thomas L., uncle, Robert Fennell Florence, several nieces and nephews, and a host of cousins.
Carl enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1945 as radio operator during World War II, returning to graduate in 1948 from Commercial High School. He was active in the development of the sports program, running cross country, football, and playing basketball. He was an avid sports fan. He enlisted in the Georgia Air National Guard in 1949 and was a veteran of the Korean War, retiring in 1979. He was awarded Victory Medal for WWII, National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Ribbon and Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal.
Visitation will be held Sunday, May 6, 2012, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 6:30 p.m., at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Reverend David Koetter and Reverend Mark Ross, co-celebrant, will be held at St. James Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 7, 2012. A private interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to St. James Catholic Church, Hospice Savannah, or Azalealand Nursing Home.
Please sign our guestbook online at www.foxandweeks.com
Dearest Kathy, Your dad and my dad just have to be in heaven now sharing so many war stories since they were both decorated Master Sgt and American Heroes. What a full and wonderful life he had with such great love from such a wonderful family that makes it all worthwhile. May peace be with you at this loss of such a great gentleman and your wonderful memories help dry your tears.
- mildred yarborough, savannah, ga, GA
Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers. IBEW Local Union 508 Officers, Members and Staff
- IBEW Local 508, Savannah, GA
Mr. Orvin, may you rest in peace. Maybe you'll run into my father, Pierce Moore. Ask him to play the piano and sing I Did It My Way for you. You have a wonderful family who loved you very much.
- Marsha and Bob McOsker, Tucker, GA
You fought the good fight with everything you had and we love you for that...now go rest in peace...until we meet again. Remember...'I DID IT MY WAY'
- Judy, , GA
HAPPY 62nd ANNIVERSARY MOM AND DAD!!! REST IN PEACE DAD! All my love, Kathy.
- Kathy, Sav'h., GA
Judy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. God bless you all as you honor your father and celebrate his life. Much Love, Tess
- Tess Haygood, Jasper, GA
kathy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you in your time of beareavement.
- Betty Jones, Midway, GA
Dear Marie & Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Trust in the Lord, depend on your family & friends to get you thru the tough times ahead. Remember that they love you, let them comfort you in any way they can. God is with you. God bless, Anne Antol
- Anne Antol, Savanah, GA
To all the family, I send my heart felt sympathy on the lost of your Dad. I will always remember him as a strong man who loved his family and his county. He gave us all many many words of wisdom. He will always hold the special place in my heart as the best father-in-law I ever had! God hold you all in his arms during this time of lost and bless you!
- Dolores P. Barthelmess, Savannah, GA
Dearest Kathy, Your dad and my dad just have to be in heaven now sharing so many war stories since they were both decorated Master Sgt and American Heroes. What a full and wonderful life he had with such great love from such a wonderful family that makes it all worthwhile. May peace be with you at this loss of such a great gentleman and your wonderful memories help dry your tears.
- mildred yarborough, savannah, ga, GA
Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers. IBEW Local Union 508 Officers, Members and Staff
- IBEW Local 508, Savannah, GA
Mr. Orvin, may you rest in peace. Maybe you'll run into my father, Pierce Moore. Ask him to play the piano and sing I Did It My Way for you. You have a wonderful family who loved you very much.
- Marsha and Bob McOsker, Tucker, GA
You fought the good fight with everything you had and we love you for that...now go rest in peace...until we meet again. Remember...'I DID IT MY WAY'
- Judy, , GA
HAPPY 62nd ANNIVERSARY MOM AND DAD!!! REST IN PEACE DAD! All my love, Kathy.
- Kathy, Sav'h., GA
Judy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. God bless you all as you honor your father and celebrate his life. Much Love, Tess
- Tess Haygood, Jasper, GA
kathy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you in your time of beareavement.
- Betty Jones, Midway, GA
Dear Marie & Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Trust in the Lord, depend on your family & friends to get you thru the tough times ahead. Remember that they love you, let them comfort you in any way they can. God is with you. God bless, Anne Antol
- Anne Antol, Savanah, GA
To all the family, I send my heart felt sympathy on the lost of your Dad. I will always remember him as a strong man who loved his family and his county. He gave us all many many words of wisdom. He will always hold the special place in my heart as the best father-in-law I ever had! God hold you all in his arms during this time of lost and bless you!
- Dolores P. Barthelmess, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
