Michael Wylie Orr
May 14, 1955 – September 3, 2026
Michael Wylie Orr, 71, of Garland, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with COPD. Mike was born in Beeville, Texas, on May 14, 1955, to John Wylie Orr and Willa-May Jean Fisher Orr.
Mike dedicated more than 30 years to working in construction, taking great pride in his work and the life he built through it. Yet, his greatest joy was always found in the people and activities he loved most—his family, his friends, and his beloved fish.
Mike enjoyed spending time with friends, attending drag races, camping, and watching NFL, college, and high school football. Of all the teams he followed, his favorite was the Rockwall Yellowjackets. He especially enjoyed listening to their games on the radio or cheering them on in person.
Family was at the heart of Mike's life. He was deeply devoted to those he loved and was proudly known as the designated head chef for family gatherings. His presence, humor, and love of bringing people together will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.
Mike is survived by his sisters, Patricia Orr Flores and her husband, James Flores, and Kathleen Gay Harris and her husband, Dr. Chris Harris; his nieces and nephews, Victoria Flores Lyon, Nicole Flores, Francie Harris, Michael John Harris, Gracie Harris, Sam Harris, Willow Harris, and Ella Ruth Harris; his nephew Jimmy Lyon; and his grandnieces, Claire Harris Berbett and Lilli Lyon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Wylie Orr and Jean Orr; his sister, Debra Orr Chesterman; and his maternal and paternal grandparents, Herman and Ida Fischer and Mable and Slim Dalton.
A memorial service celebrating Mike's life will be held at Rockwall First United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 10, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The church is located at 1200 E. Yellow Jacket Lane, Rockwall, Texas 75087.
Mike will be remembered for his dedication to his work, his love of family and friends, his passion for football and racing, and the many meals and memories he shared with those he loved. His life touched many, and he will be deeply missed.
Mike dedicated more than 30 years to working in construction, taking great pride in his work and the life he built through it. Yet, his greatest joy was always found in the people and activities he loved most—his family, his friends, and his beloved fish.
Mike enjoyed spending time with friends, attending drag races, camping, and watching NFL, college, and high school football. Of all the teams he followed, his favorite was the Rockwall Yellowjackets. He especially enjoyed listening to their games on the radio or cheering them on in person.
Family was at the heart of Mike's life. He was deeply devoted to those he loved and was proudly known as the designated head chef for family gatherings. His presence, humor, and love of bringing people together will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.
Mike is survived by his sisters, Patricia Orr Flores and her husband, James Flores, and Kathleen Gay Harris and her husband, Dr. Chris Harris; his nieces and nephews, Victoria Flores Lyon, Nicole Flores, Francie Harris, Michael John Harris, Gracie Harris, Sam Harris, Willow Harris, and Ella Ruth Harris; his nephew Jimmy Lyon; and his grandnieces, Claire Harris Berbett and Lilli Lyon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Wylie Orr and Jean Orr; his sister, Debra Orr Chesterman; and his maternal and paternal grandparents, Herman and Ida Fischer and Mable and Slim Dalton.
A memorial service celebrating Mike's life will be held at Rockwall First United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 10, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The church is located at 1200 E. Yellow Jacket Lane, Rockwall, Texas 75087.
Mike will be remembered for his dedication to his work, his love of family and friends, his passion for football and racing, and the many meals and memories he shared with those he loved. His life touched many, and he will be deeply missed.
