The Transylvania Times -

Roy G. Orr, 90, of Brevard, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021.

A lifelong resident of Brevard, he was the son of the late Homer and Lula Orr. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Orr; his brother, Richard Orr; and his sister, Bertie Morris.

He was a lifelong member of Brevard First Baptist Church, and was retired from Ecusta after 42 years. He also owned and operated Hannah Ford Stables and also one of the first sod farms in western North Carolina, Hannah Ford Grass Farm, which he started in 1965.

He enjoyed golf and was one of the top amateu...