Harold E. Ord

Harold E Ord, 97, of Belleville, IL, born Tuesday, September 23, 1924, in Wooster, OH, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021, at his home in Belleville, IL.

Harold worked as a switchman for AT&T, formerly Illinois Bell, for most of his career and served our nation as a merchant marine during wartime. He was a member and volunteer at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Belleville, IL. Harold was a long time member of the Althoff Fathers and Friends Club. He was an original member of Althoff Bingo, raising over 1 million dollars for the school. He was a member of Belleville Elks Lodge #481, working to serve those veterans who also served our nation.

Harold always greeted everyone he met with a smile, a handshake, and his signature “Hi Guy” greeting. Harold was a seasoned traveler, exploring the world with his family. He was the patriarch of the Ord Family for nearly a century, and leaves a legacy of love to three generations of family members.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Loving wife of over 62 years, Laverne F., nee Powell, Ord
• Parents, Charles and Mildred, nee Owens, Ord of Centralia, IL

Surviving are his:

• Children:
  • Chris (Robin) Ord of Belleville, IL
  • Richard C. (Leigh) Ord of San Diego, CA
  • Pamela (Dennis) Newton of Hawthorn Woods, IL
• Grandchildren:
  • Greg Ord
  • Kyle Ord
  • Chris (Luz) Newton
  • Matt (Laura) Newton
  • Greg (Mary) Newton
  • Kayla Ord
  • Ryan Ord
• Great grandchildren:
  • William Newton
  • Arrabella Newton
  • Claire Newton
  • Allie Newton
  • Charlie Newton
  • John Parker Newton

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Belleville Elk Lodge #481, 1513 South Illinois Street, Belleville, IL 62220 or Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 8707 West Main Street, Belleville, IL 62223.

Visitation: Visitation from 10:00 – 11:00 am, Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Belleville, IL.

Funeral: Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, with Father Matt Elie officiating. Private family interment at Mount Hope Cemetery in Belleville, IL.