James Edwin Orchard Jr, 48, of Aurora, MO passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022. He was born May 13, 1974, to Nina and James Orchard Sr.

James was the happiest man to be around. He woke up whistling everyday. He would often recall his fond childhood memories of his time in Hot Springs and anytime he spent with his own father. His adolescence was filled with playing football for Fountain Lake, fishing and countless amounts of shenanigans. He was a provider and always put his family first. He was a dad to many people, and he never met a cat he didn't like. He enjoyed spending time with his family and loved to play with his grandkids, as he was an amazing Dad and Pop-Pop.

James was preceded in death by his father, James Orchard Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Michele Orchard; his children, Allison Pope (Johnathan) and James Orchard III (Carrigan) and Ashley Plaster; his grandchildren Rosalie, August and Cylan; and the many people who loved him.

The family will be having a private celebration of life on November 5th at 3pm.