Orville Gene Aycox, 67, of Sadler, Texas, passed away on January 19, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. The son of Josephine Winona (Gentry) and Marion Rufus Aycox, he was born January 11, 1959 in Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Orville was a devoted husband, father, and true family man. Spending time with family was of the upmost importance to him. He cherished time spent together, especially during family reunions, where he found great joy in being surrounded by loved ones. His faith was important to him, and he would share it with anyone willing to listen.

He spent most of his working career as a welder, through which he made many lifelong friends, and enjoyed sharing the craft and art of welding with them. He enjoyed watching sports. A lifelong fan of football and watching the Dallas Cowboys. In later years, he enjoyed hocky as well and liked watching the Dallas Stars. On occasion he enjoyed relaxing with his favorite western movies and enjoyed the companionship of his dogs.

Orville also loved spending time outdoors. He cherished time with family at the lake, or even at his home visiting around a campfire. He loved to have cookouts and grill food for friends and family. He thoroughly enjoyed time spent camping, hunting, and fishing where he found joy and peace in the outdoors. When not outdoors he enjoyed playing table games with friends and family. He enjoyed finding ways to make people laugh and sharing magic tricks he learned with his grandchildren. His presence brought warmth and strength to those around him, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Orville is preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Josephine Aycox; one son, Anthony Aycox; two brothers, Edward J. Lowery and his wife, Margaret; and brother Arnold Aycox, brother-in-law Jerry Gay, mother-in-law Virginia (Beam) Gay, and father-in-law Henry Gay.

Those remaining to cherish his memory are his wife of 46 years, Lorrie Ann (Gay) Aycox, two children; daughter, Clarissa Wilkins and husband Brandon of Lubbock, Texas, son, Joseph Aycox and wife Apryl of Gordonville, Texas, four brothers, Leslie Aycox and wife Dinah of Meeker, Oklahoma, Virgil Aycox and wife Kathy of Seminole, Oklahoma, Dale Aycox and wife Donna of Gainesville, Texas, Kenny Aycox and wife Ann of Edwards, Missouri, sister-in-law Karen Aycox of Gainesville, Texas, sister-in-law Sherion Pope and husband Grant of Sadler, Texas, five grandchildren. Emily Ing and fiancé Gavin of Midland, Texas, Levi Wilkins, Summer Aycox, June Aycox, and Josie Aycox, also included are many cousins, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held for Orvil on Saturday, February 7th, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Legacy Pointe Baptist church, 34309 US-82, Whitesboro, TX 76273.

There will be another Celebration of Life for family and friends scheduled at a later date.