Orion Michael Meyer

Orion Michael Meyer, 33, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026. He was born September 8, 1993 in New Orleans, LA.

Orion lived for the outdoors. Nothing brought him more joy than camping, boat trips, cooking, and spending time on the water fishing alongside his closest friends, his kids, and his parents. 

Known for his uniquely outgoing personality, Orion was a true talker who made a point to stay connected with everyone. Every afternoon, he went down his list of family and friends to call—if he was on the phone, it was usually with Aunt Jeannene, Uncle Aaron, Aunt Elisha, Uncle Frank, Larry, Adam, or his parents, who he called multiple times daily, along with many others on his endless list. To Orion, every gathering was a reason to celebrate, and he had a rare gift for turning any simple occasion into a party or an after-party.

Above all else, Orion was a fantastic, deeply devoted dad, a loving son and brother, and a good man. He considered his dad to be his best friend, even though his dad was always driving him crazy. He loved his devoted wife, Jaclyn, and together they built a life centered around their three cherished children. 

Orion shared a special passion for fishing with his son, Mason, and his father, Dirk, and loved competing in crawfish boils alongside his dad, Uncle Aaron, and Mason. He was always on the sidelines cheering on his kids, never missing a game if he was able, even when he fell ill. He took special pride in teaching his daughter, Ava, how to drive the truck and boat even though mom did not approve, and taking her along as his dedicated errand buddy. He lovingly doted on his youngest, Owen, spoiling him as the baby of the family. 

Family dynamics were at the heart of Orion's daily life. He shared a close bond with his sister, Faith—the two of them could aggravate each other and bicker as if they were still young kids, yet Faith was always right by his side, helping him execute whatever idea he had planned and letting him boss her around. He also shared a uniquely playful bond with his mother, Charlotte, whom he loved to aggravate into driving him around to every store imaginable for no reason at all. They enjoyed cooking and prepped for holiday meals for weeks. 

He is survived by his devoted wife, Jaclyn Meyer; his cherished children, Ava (12), Mason (10), and Owen (6); his loving parents, Dirk and Charlotte Meyer; his dear sister, Faith; and a large extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who meant the world to him. 

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Valentine Meyer III; grandfather, Gerard Ponsetti; great-grandfather, Valentine Meyer II; great-grandmother, Lena Crofton; great-grandmother, Clara Ellis; and great-grandfather, Emile Arnold Crofton. 

A funeral service will be help at 1 pm on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. Friends are invited to visit one hour prior. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery in Vancleave, MS.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Orion Michael Meyer.