Obituary for James Jordan
James Edward Jordan, age 71, passed away unexpectedly December 8, 2020 at his home. He was born June 17, 1949 in Owassa Alabama to James and Anne Jordan.
He was a 1967 graduate of Thomas A. DeVilbiss High School, where he was a band member, playing the trumpet, and on the track team, (referred to as Jimmy Jet). James proudly served our country in the United States Marines, and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was a skilled tradesman at Powertrain, retiring in 2015. He loved fishing, especially on his boat, and was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan. He was a member of First Church of God, Toledo.
James was preceded in death by his mother and father, James and Anne Jordan; brother, Alvin Thompson; and sister Patricia Davis. Left to cherish James’ memory is his loving wife of 37 years, Pamela; sons James Jr. and Matthew Jordan; brother Larry (Deborah) Jordan; sisters Gwendolyn Staley (Jesse); Donna Jordan; Tonya Holyfield; and 6 grandchildren; special sister-in-law Florence Blake; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was a 1967 graduate of Thomas A. DeVilbiss High School, where he was a band member, playing the trumpet, and on the track team, (referred to as Jimmy Jet). James proudly served our country in the United States Marines, and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was a skilled tradesman at Powertrain, retiring in 2015. He loved fishing, especially on his boat, and was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan. He was a member of First Church of God, Toledo.
James was preceded in death by his mother and father, James and Anne Jordan; brother, Alvin Thompson; and sister Patricia Davis. Left to cherish James’ memory is his loving wife of 37 years, Pamela; sons James Jr. and Matthew Jordan; brother Larry (Deborah) Jordan; sisters Gwendolyn Staley (Jesse); Donna Jordan; Tonya Holyfield; and 6 grandchildren; special sister-in-law Florence Blake; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.