Herbert W. Orange, Jr.

Herbert Wellington Orange, Jr., 74, of Bedford died Friday, October 15, 2010 at the Summit Health and Rehab of Lynchburg. Born in Bedford, Virginia on December 12, 1935, a son of the late Herbert Wellington Orange, Sr. and Tina Carter Orange. In addition to his parents Herbert was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Ruff and a brother, Russell Orange.

Herbert was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Bedford. He loved to read and study his bible, watch western movies and spending time outdoors.

He is survived by two sons, Tony R Orange and his wife, Toni of Lynchburg and Timothy W Orange and his wife, Katie of Thaxton; one daughter, Dana R. Orange of Bedford; five grandchildren, Heather Stoehr and her husband, Clint, Michael Watts, Jr. and his wife, Sarah, Jason Orange, Dustin Orange and Zachary Orange; two sisters, Betty Jean Robertson and Relia Ann Padgett and her husband, Doug; a half brother, Donnie Orange and his wife, Lynn; a special friend, Martha Leonard; also numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Memorial Contributions may be made to: The American Heart Association, 4504 Starkey Road, Roanoke, VA 24018 or The American Cancer Society, 2316 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501

Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at Tharp Funeral Chapel with The Rev. Ray T. Lyons officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00pm on Monday, October 18, 2010 at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory and all other times at Herbert\"™s residence.  Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, (540)-586-3443.