ATLANTA (Aug. 10, 2011) - Atlanta's commercial real estate industry once again is mourning the loss of one of its own this week.
Larry Orr, 50, an expert apartment investment sales broker, died Monday at Piedmont Hospital. Orr worked at The Apartment Group, which Cushman & Wakefield acquired in 2001. Orr also worked at Sharp Boylston Cos. and Julian LeCraw and Co. Orr's name remains on Cushman & Wakefield's national apartment brokerage webpage, and it should as a sign of respect to the apartment sales guru.
Cushman & Wakefield credits Orr with playing a "crucial role in the national expansion of the C&W multifamily investment sales division."
During his career, the University of Georgia alum set records for the highest volume of multifamily sales in several years. His partners at Cushman & Wakefield The Apartment Group included Evan Jennings, who lost his battle with brain cancer last year at 65, and Chris Spain.
The family request those wishing to honor Larry's life, send donations to Piedmont Hospital, Inc. for the Orr Brain Tumor Navigator Fund. Gifts can be sent to Piedmont Healthcare Foundation, Inc., Attention: Leshandra Armour, 1968 Peachtree Road, NW, Atlanta, GA 30309.
Here's the paid death notice for Lawrence Orr.
Family-Placed Death Notice
ORR, Lawrence LAWRENCE (LARRY) C. ORR Lawrence (Larry) Cameron Orr of Atlanta died on August 8, 2011 at the age of 50. Born May 14, 1961 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Mr. Orr remained a life-long resident of Atlanta where he attended The Westminster Schools, The Lovett School, and graduated from Brandon Hall School in 1980. He obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Georgia in 1986. After beginning his career in chemical sales, Mr. Orr went on to find his niche in the commercial real estate business, working for The Sharp Boylston Companies and then Julian LeCraw and Company where he sold many types of commercial properties. Eventually he joined The Apartment Group, Inc. of Atlanta, exclusively selling commercial apartment communities. The Apartment Group was bought by real estate giant Cushman and Wakefield, where he worked until the end of his career. Throughout the years, Mr. Orr was consistently a top producer in his company and in the Southeast, setting records with his business partner for sales volume on several different occasions. In addition to being an avid golfer and member of Cherokee Town and Country Club, Mr. Orr loved to hunt and fish with his family and close friends. He was a volunteer and financial supporter of many local and regional organizations, including Trinity Community Ministries, MARR of Atlanta, 100 x Missions, the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children, and Pace Academy. Most recently, he and his wife supported an effort to hire a Brain Tumor Clinical Coordinator at Piedmont Hospital, and efforts to establish a Brain Tumor Center at Piedmont continue. Mr. Orr is survived by his wife Elizabeth (Betsy) Brady Orr and children Corinne Covington Orr and Kyle Cameron Orr; mother Cornelia Cameron Orr; brother Joseph K. Orr IV and wife Nancy; brother David C. Sasseman and wife Anne; brother James G. Sasseman; niece Kyle Orr Hinson, husband John, and daughter Frances Bradley; nephew Joseph (Jake) K. Orr V; niece Alex Sasseman; and mother-in-law Elizabeth (Betsy) Covington Brady. A visitation will be held at H.M. Patterson & Son, Spring Hill, 1020 Spring Street N.W. on Thursday, the eleventh day of August from five o'clock until seven o'clock in the evening. The funeral will be held at the Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road N.E. on Friday, the twelfth day of August at ten o'clock in the morning followed by a reception at the Cathedral. Interment will be held at Westview Cemetery on Friday at one o'clock in the afternoon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Piedmont Hospital, Inc. for the Orr Brain Tumor Navigator Fund. Gifts may be mailed to: Piedmont Healthcare Foundation, Inc., Attention: Leshandra Armour, 1968 Peachtree Road, NW, Atlanta, GA 30309. Online condolences may be made at hmpattersonspringhill.com.
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