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 a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
In 1963, he was married to Eula C. Glenn. She preceded him in death on Feb. 1, 1995.
Surviving are one son, John Thomas of Michigan; one step-daughter, Bonnie Krupa of Frisco, Texas; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held after 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Puxico.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Puxico with Rev. Dennis Doublin of Puxico officiating.
Interment will follow in the Puxico Cemetery with Watkins & Sons Funeral Home of Puxico in charge of arrangements.

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