1932
Lewis
2012
Lewis Jordan
February 5, 1932 — March 14, 2012
Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces the death of Mr. Lewis Jordan, age 80, of Blairsville, who passed away early Wednesday morning, March 14, 2012, at his home.
Lewis was a lifelong resident of Union County, and was born on Friday, February 5, 1932, a son of the late Roy Jordan and the late Nettie Plott Jordan. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and served during the Korean War from 1952- 1954. Lewis was honorably discharged from the Army in 1954 and earned the Combat Infantry Badge, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and on the 50th anniversary of the Korean War He received a letter of appreciation from Kim Dae-Jung, president of the Republic of Korea, and a new Korean Service Medal. Lewis was well-known in Blairsville. he loved life and was an avid hunter, loved fishing, camping, and time spent with friends. He was a masonry contractor, building with rock, brick, and block. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of Blairsville where he faithfully served as Usher for over 20 years. He was also a member of the Boaz Sunday School Class and served on the building and grounds committee including the committee for the new sanctuary. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Irene Harris, Betty Harris, and Bennie Thomas, and a brother, Tom Jordan.
Lewis will be missed by all who knew him, but especially his loving family: wife, Joyce Richey Wheeler Jordan, of Blairsville; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Vernice Jordan, of Blairsville; daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Terry Gibson, of Hiawassee; step-sons, Michael Wheeler, of Nashville, Tennessee; and Stephen Wheeler, of Marietta, Georgia. several grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services for Lewis have been scheduled for Friday, March 16, 2012, at 1:00 p.m., in the Rock Chapel of First Baptist Church of Blairsville, with Dr. Fred Lodge, and Rev. Danny Parris officiating. Graveside services will be held at Union Memory Gardens Cemetery, and officiated by Rev. Roy Bateman, and military honors will be presented by North Georgia Honor Guard. Specially selected music will be presented by Minister of Music R. Terry Hooper. The following gentlemen have been selected to serve as pallbearers: Spencer Lewis, Neal Moon, C.W. Johnson, Fred Roberts, Charles Jenkins, and Jim Stewart. The family will meet with friends on Friday before the service at the Rock Chapel, between the hours of 11:00 until 12:30.
In Lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Blairsville, or to United Hospice of Blue Ridge.
Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville. Please share your fond memories and send your condolences to the family on our website, at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com
Lewis was a lifelong resident of Union County, and was born on Friday, February 5, 1932, a son of the late Roy Jordan and the late Nettie Plott Jordan. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and served during the Korean War from 1952- 1954. Lewis was honorably discharged from the Army in 1954 and earned the Combat Infantry Badge, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and on the 50th anniversary of the Korean War He received a letter of appreciation from Kim Dae-Jung, president of the Republic of Korea, and a new Korean Service Medal. Lewis was well-known in Blairsville. he loved life and was an avid hunter, loved fishing, camping, and time spent with friends. He was a masonry contractor, building with rock, brick, and block. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of Blairsville where he faithfully served as Usher for over 20 years. He was also a member of the Boaz Sunday School Class and served on the building and grounds committee including the committee for the new sanctuary. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Irene Harris, Betty Harris, and Bennie Thomas, and a brother, Tom Jordan.
Lewis will be missed by all who knew him, but especially his loving family: wife, Joyce Richey Wheeler Jordan, of Blairsville; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Vernice Jordan, of Blairsville; daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Terry Gibson, of Hiawassee; step-sons, Michael Wheeler, of Nashville, Tennessee; and Stephen Wheeler, of Marietta, Georgia. several grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services for Lewis have been scheduled for Friday, March 16, 2012, at 1:00 p.m., in the Rock Chapel of First Baptist Church of Blairsville, with Dr. Fred Lodge, and Rev. Danny Parris officiating. Graveside services will be held at Union Memory Gardens Cemetery, and officiated by Rev. Roy Bateman, and military honors will be presented by North Georgia Honor Guard. Specially selected music will be presented by Minister of Music R. Terry Hooper. The following gentlemen have been selected to serve as pallbearers: Spencer Lewis, Neal Moon, C.W. Johnson, Fred Roberts, Charles Jenkins, and Jim Stewart. The family will meet with friends on Friday before the service at the Rock Chapel, between the hours of 11:00 until 12:30.
In Lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Blairsville, or to United Hospice of Blue Ridge.
Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville. Please share your fond memories and send your condolences to the family on our website, at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com
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