Lamont Elvin Orndorff, 69, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Winchester Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 11 AM at Sydenstricker United Methodist Church Chapel, 8508 Hooes Road, Springfield, Virginia 22153 with Rev. Christy McMillin-Goodwin and Rev. Alfred Woods officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
As the owner of Springtime Garden Center, Lamont was surrounded by flowers every day and requests in lieu of flowers that memorial donations be made to First Baptist Church, 14 West First Street, Front Royal or to the Humane Society of Warren County, 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal to support his strong love for animals.
Lamont was born on July 4, 1950 in Alexandria, Virginia to the late Ernest Alfonzo and Grace Virginia Hall Orndorff. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Lorraine Peverill and three brothers, Ernest, Gene and Clyde Orndorff.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Orndorff; son, Colby Orndorff (Michella); daughter, Amanda Feaster (Michael); two grandsons, Bryce Orndorff and Christian Feaster; two cats that adopted him, Scooter and Mylie and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Colby Orndorff, Bryce Orndorff, Greg Orndorff, Tristan Turner, John Price, Denny Woolwine, Cody Hafferman and Scott Biggar.
Honorary pallbearers will be Christian Feaster, Mike Feaster, Gary Totten, Herb Harrison, Bobby Shepherd and Bobby Perry.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 from 5 to 7 PM at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal.
Prayers for all for peace and comfort today and all the days ahead. I will really miss him and all the help he gave us over the years selecting the best plants for our home. Rest easy Lamont🙏
Lamont and Ann and his family and the people who worked for him at Springtime Garden Center — My heart breaks for you. Lamont was such a good, honest, hard working man who took the time to know everyone he met. As soon as he met you, he never forgot a face. No matter where you were in town, he would stop and talk to you. His family always did my landscaping and planted over 40 trees in my yard in the 13 years I have lived here in Front Royal. Every time he would see me, he would ask how my trees were doing. I will miss his advice. Every time I called with a question, no matter how busy he was, he would stop his work and give me guidance. He will be missed.
Ann and family, we’re so sorry to hear of Lamont’s passing. I always loved talking to him at Springtime Gardens; he was so kind. Our sincerest condolences to you.
Love, Mitzi & Marge Fox
To know Lamont was to be left with a smile, laugh and a handshake. He left you with trust , knowledge and beautiful results with his business.
Our sincere condolences to his wife Ann, his family and work family. This is a true loss for our community. He has a wonderful work ethic and passion for his business and customers.
We will miss you Lamont. Thank you for your friendship and providing our community with beauty and a successful business.
Lamont will be missed by many. What a kind, hard working, wonderful person. My thoughts are with Ann and family.
Ann, Colby, Amanda, & Families
Lamont was a blessing to everyone he crossed paths with, and he will be greatly missed.
Whether it was a friendly “Good Morning”,
or sharing his unending knowledge, he always made an effort to be kind and helpful to everyone.
We feel blessed to have been a small part of his life.
Holding you close in our hearts and prayers.
Love, Patty & Ray Andrews
Lamont will be greatly missed at this home. He became a friend when I moved here, and at my Mom’s insistance planted 14 trees in my yard. He stayed to chat and invite me to church, and always remembered to greet me there. He and Ann were among my first friends in Front Royal, and he will bring a smile to all who think of him from this day forward. Rest in Peace, my friend!
We are so saddened by your huge loss. We loved working with Lamont and family❤️
Ann, Colby and your entire family: you are in our prayers during this sad time. Lamont was such a caring, hard working man with a heart even larger than his considerable stature. Never too busy to speak a kind word or give some much appreciated advice. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May the Lord put his arms around you and comfort you, Ann, Colby and all.
Ann and Colby and family, our hearts are breaking for you. Lamont was a wonderful man as I am sure you know. He came to our house 22 years ago and suggested the trees and flowers for our front yard. We have been steady customers ever since. He was always helpful. We sure will miss him. Blessings, love and prayers to heal your broken hearts.
Ann and family.
My thoughts and prayer are with you.
Our sympathies to Ann and the entire Springtime family. In the very short time we’ve known all of you, it was instantly clear how much this community benefitted from having Lamont’s heart and soul committed to it. This commitment will live on and we’re lucky to have known him.
Dearest Ann and family our deepest sympathy to you all. Lamont was a wonderful man and had a contagious smile. Such good memories of him will never be forgotten.
I am so sorry for the loss of Lamont! Anyone who is a frequent customer at Springtime will know that Lamont, Ann, and the whole Springtime family are wonderful! My absolute favorite place in Front Royal! Praying for comfort and peace for you all! He surely will be missed!
So shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. He was an amazing person who will be missed. Prayers for Ann and family that God will give them strength to absorb their loss. May God be you strength and carry you thru this.
Always offering to assist you with a smile, our thoughts go out to his family.
I remember the 1st trip to Springtime 20yrs ago. We connected thru having Beagle talk. The plants that I bought there were always in pristine condition. Always had the best Christmas trees. You will be dearly missed in our community. Prayers for the Orndoff family. May God lift you up in spirit. Love n hugs & deepest condolences. Bill n Debbie Jenkins
Colby, Missy, Bryce and Jim,
We are saddened by the news and the loss of someone so precious to you, and our hearts ache for you. May you find comfort in knowing that your loved one is in the care of a loving God and is with his loved ones who have gone before him. Words cannot heal the pain you feel at this time but the memories will keep him alive in your hearts forever. Please remember how much you are loved and know you are kept in our thoughts and prayers. We will be thinking of you and praying for you and your family as God gives you the strength and peace both now and in the days ahead.
God Bless and Much Love,
Uncle Glenn and Aunt Rosemary
Ann and Family – Lamont was such an enormous pleasure to deal with and always helpful in every plant situation. Hard worker and always eager to help. May you feel God’s constant presence in your grief and know you are in his divine care and our hearts and prayers.
Sandra and Tom Varney
We are so sorry to hear of Lamont’s passing. He was such a kind soul. Always had a smile on his face when he would see you at Springtime and made you feel so welcomed. May God Bless Ann and the family through this time and keep them close to his heart. God Bless.
To Ann, Colby, and All of Lamont’s Family, our hearts are with you. Springtime Nursery was such a happy discovery when we moved to this area six years ago. LaMont helped David put in so many wonderful trees and shrubs on our property and shared so much valuable information. Lamont, your legacy lives on in the land all around Front Royal. May you rest in peace.
Ann and family,
So very sorry to hear of Lamont’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
He was such a kind individual and will certainly be missed by family, friends and customers.
May God bless each of you.
Ann and Family,
So very sorry to hear of Lamont’s passing, He was a fine man and always friendly and helpful. Donna and I send our prayers and condolences.
Dear Ann and Family,
It is with great sadness and shock that we learn about Lamont’s passing. You and your family are in our prayers and please count on us if there is anything we can do for you and your family.
This is a huge loss for you, your family and all of us living in Warren County. We are convinced that Lamont is now helping The Lord in the Garden of Eden.
May you find strength in The Lord to help you overcome your loss.
Linnea and Ivar Cederholm
Ann and Family,
May the lord give you peace and calm to get through this very sad time. Lamont was so loved. We will always be great full for the love and guidance he gave to our family. He took our son at a very young boy and gave kindness and mentored him. Lamont and your whole family will always be in our prayers and hearts.
I am very sad to here of Lamonts passing. I only new him through my father and he was always so good to my father and mother. My prayers are with you and your family at such a hard time but he was such a good man and I know he is now with Jesus and is most likely working in the gardens of Heaven.
Clifford Stieringer Jr
May the Lord wrap his arms around you all during this time of extreme loss and sadness. My heart breaks for you all. Karen Forrester
We are all heartbroken at the news of Lamonts passing. We send our deepest regrets and sympathies. Much love and God Bless.