ALTON C. "SONNY" ORDING

ALTON C. "SONNY" ORDING, age 83, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at his residence.  He was born in Brandt, OH on October 18, 1931 to the late Herman J. and Clara (Broerman) Ording.  His wife of 60 years, Mary Ann (Huter) Ording, survives.

Alton is also survived by four children and their spouses: Michael and Charlotte Ording of Columbus, OH, Thomas and Lorinda Ording of New Palestine, IN, Patricia and Jack Shreve of South Bend, IN and Jeffrey and Eilene Ording of Kansas City, MO; one brother and sister-in-law: Joseph and Penny Ording of Troy; two sisters and brother-in-law: Dolores Strickland of Pensacola, FL and Nancy and Fred Peacock of Molino, FL; four grandchildren: Alexandra Ording of Washington, DC, Kasey Ording of Key West, FL, Elizabeth (Joshua) Capron of Columbia, MO and MM3 William C. Ording stationed in Goose Creek, SC;his special family friend: Dr. Jennifer Thorpe of Troy, OH; and his dog: Chelsea.

Alton was a 1949 graduate of Houston High School.  He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Troy.  Alton proudly served his country as a member of the US Air Force during the Korean War.  He was a charter member of Pleasant Hill Fish and Game Club and also a member of Troy Fish and Game Club and the American Trap Shooters Association.  Alton enjoyed hunting, fishing and especially trap shooting.  He also enjoyed volunteer work as a handyman.  He was owner and proprietor of Ording Fruit Market and Garden Center in Troy for 39 years.

Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Troy with Rev. Fr. James Duell as Celebrant.  Burial will follow in  Forest Hill Cemetery in Piqua.  Friends may call from 4-7 PM on Friday at Baird Funeral Home in Troy.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, P. O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373 or St. Patrick Catholic Church, 409 East Main Street, Troy, OH 45373.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com .