Lonnie Thomas Orren, 76, of Smackover, left this life on Saturday April 7, 2012 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. He was born on October 24, 1935 in Chidester, Arkansas to John Thomas Orren and Susie Medora Burley Orren who preceeded him as well as a daughter, Diane Bingham, brother, James Ray Orren, and sister, Geraldine Ashworth.

Lonnie spent a career in the oilfield holding various positions but worked as a "pumper" most of his career, working for various oil companies before retiring. He enjoyed hunting , fishing and camping with the " Derrick City Sams" of El Dorado, a local chapter of the National Camping Club, "Good Sams Club". He loved gospel music and attending gospel singing events. Most of all he loved his family who will dearly miss him.

He is survived by his loving wife of over 57 years, Helen Orren of Smackover, his daughter, Donna Orren, sons, Danny Orren (Joanie) both of Smackover, Dennis Orren (Ellen) of El Dorado, Joe Orren (Carolyn) of Smackover, and Jimmy Orren of Parkers Chapel, sisters Betty Mason of El Dorado, Linda Tewell (F H) of Smackover and Carolyn Woodruff (John) of Junction City. Also surviving are grandsons, Danny Ray Orren Jr. Of Hot Springs, Wesley Orren of Monticello, grandaughters, Jamie Mitchell(Kevin) of Smackover, Katy Orren of Little Rock, and Krystal Orren of Smackover, and 5 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 3PM on Tuesday April 10, 2012 at Calvary Baptist Church in Smackover with Rev. Mike Senn offciating under the direction of Perry's Funeral Chapels. Burial will be in Smackover Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8PM Monday at the funeral home.