Orin W. Sircey
September 3, 1930 ~ December 6, 2023
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Orin W. Sircey passed away peacefully at his home on December 6, 2023. He was born September 3, 1930 in Oteen to Joseph Herman Sircey and Theola Allman Sircey. He was 1949 graduate of Biltmore High School, an Air Force veteran of the Korean War, and a Blanton College graduate. He was a long time member of Grassy Branch Baptist Church and a Sunday School teacher.
He was a member of the American Legion Post #70, V.F.W. Post #891, the Forty and Eight Society, and the Air Force Gunners Association.
Orin was a published poet, songwriter, and an award winning artist.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Theola Sircey, brothers Roy Sircey, Herman Sircey and James Sircey, sister, Barbara Lowman, as well as his beloved wife of 26 years, Patricia Rae Justice Sircey.
He is survived by a daughter, Angela and husband, Lane Pressley of Fletcher, son, Ronnie and wife, Samantha Sircey of Swannanoa, granddaughters, Jessica Frymyer of Mt. Ulla, NC and Janie Sircey of Vernon, CT, grandson, William Orin Barger of Hickory, NC, and a great grandson.
A funeral service is planned for Monday, December 11 at 2:00 p.m. at Grassy Branch Baptist Church, with the Rev. Lonnie Ray officiating. A visitation will be one hour prior to the service. A burial will follow at Gashes Creek Cemetery.
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.
Services
Funeral Service: December 11, 2023 2:00 pm
Grassy Branch Baptist Church
499 Riceville Road
Asheville, NC 28805
Visitation: December 11, 2023 1:00 pm
Grassy Branch Baptist Church
499 Riceville Road
Asheville, NC 28805
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Sorry for your loss praying for your Family
My Uncle Orin, my childhood hero, my constant, my if anyone can do it my Uncle Orin can, my up to the date technology person that easily mastered all of the latest that the 60’s and 70’s had to offer, my shortwave radio buff that provided hours of listening to broadcast from around the globe from a Heathkit SW radio he bilt complete with headphones, he was the so cool when we took a road trip to Florida on which I drove his brand new 61 Chevrolet Impala and smoked cigars at the tender age of 14, he was my rock when my father and his oldest brother died, he was the family historian and never forgot a birthday. I am heartbroken for me but so happy for him in Heaven. Rest in Heavenly Peace your nephew Leonard or as you called me Lenny
I was in the American Legion in Oteen with Orin and His brother Roy, for nearly 50 years. You can’t find Mem dedicated to their Comrades like they were. I will miss him, as I have Roy. Prayers to this fine family
Sweet and kind, I remember your visits with your “Aunt Bob” , my grandmother, Robbie Lee. Always had a story or a joke.. love you.
My great Uncle Orin, the last time I saw him was at my Granddaddy’s funeral (James Sircey). He was so kind and told me all about our family tree. I was so intrigued. I always loved his mustache.
May he rest in peace.
Ja-Ann Sircey Peterson
(James Sircey ll, daughter)
Orin, I will miss our conversations at the Post. We will catch up in Heaven one day. Post 70 Chaplain.
God Bless you!
We loved visiting with Orin on Maxwell Rd. We shared memories of Asheville & friends we had in common.
But, most especially our faith in God and his son Jesus Christ. We know & believe that Orin had eternal life (Romans 10:9&10) & we’ll see one another at our saviors return. 1st Thessalonians 4:13-18.
Love, Rick & Maureen Winkenwerder. 75 Maxwell rd.