Arlie O'Rand

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Celebrating the life of
Arlie  O'RandMay 06, 1921 - May 07, 2008

Arlie O'Rand, 87, died Wednesday May 7, 2008 at his residence. The native of Linden, Texas lived most of his life in Savannah. He was a charter member of Southside Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was retired from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Louise G. O'Rand; three children, Arline O. Sowers and her husband W. Frank, Jr.; J. Brett O'Rand and his wife Eleanor; and Kathy O. Fitzgerald and her husband Andrew Michael. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Walter F. Sowers, III, Brian and Melinda Sowers, Angela M. O'Rand, Michael Fitzgerald, Jaimee' and Brandon Kennedy, Brett and Brandi O'Rand, Matthew O'Rand and nine great-grandchildren.
"He fought a good fight, he finished the race, and kept the faith. Now there is in store for him the crown of righteousness".
Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m, Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 9, 2008 at Southside Baptist Church with Dr. Allan Bosson, officiating.
Active pallbearers will be Mr. O'Rand's grandsons and his nephew, Dill Gooding.
Honorary pallbearers will be Reggie Powers, John Powers, Rick Johnston, and the Adult VI men of Southside Baptist Church.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel

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Ms.O'Rand and Arline I am so very sorry for your loss.Mr.O'Rand was a wonderful person and will be missed dearly.Yall are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely,Ruthie R.Youmans

- Ruthie Rogers Youmans, Guyton, GA

We learned of Arlie's passing last night. He will be missed by all who knew him.We deeply regret that we are unable to convey our deepest sympathies in person. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Edyce and Ernie

- Ernie Gooding Evensen, Aiken, SC

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. O'Rand. I know he is in a better place and looking down on all of you now. You will see him again one day!! God Bless you all.

- Kim Perry, Loganville, GA

My deepest sympathy, Betty Collins.

- Betty Collins, Savannah, GA

So sorry to hear about Arlie. We cared a lot for him and will miss him.

- Dot and Harry Braxton, Charleston, SC

A dear friend whose life was a perfect example of a strong Christian faith. It was our privilege to serve alongside him for many years at Southside. The Hubert Miles family

- Hubert Miles, Pulaski, GA

Mrs. Orand and family, I am so sorry for the loss of Mr. Orand. He was a special man. He will live on in his children and grandchildren. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. love, debra, ron and hannah smith

- Debra Smith, Monroe, GA