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James Jordan Obituary

James "J.J" Jordan Las Vegas, NV Dec. 19, 1946- Sept. 29, 2010 James "JJ" Jordan a former Vietnam Veit, Retired Oakland Police Officer and Midnight basketball coach has made it to his final resting place after a brief illness. Visitation & Funeral Services held at the Chapel of Chimes, 32992 Mission Blvd Hayward, CA, Thursday 10/14/10 from 59 pm & Funeral Services: Friday 10/15/10 2pm. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting you to make charitable donations to: Oakland Black Offices Associations P.O. Box 43543 Oakland, Ca 94624 in the name of James J.J. Jordan.

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Published by Inside Bay Area from Oct. 12 to Oct. 14, 2010.

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James Seay

January 6, 2025

J.J.

It was a pleasure working A-Relief with you and becoming friends. We had a lot of fun with our weekend volleyball games and you were a star for your relaxed but, winning plays. RIP, my friend and say hi to the others that watching over us.

Manny Aquino

October 6, 2024

Hard to believe that you have been gone that long, but rest assure that you have not been forgotten! Since then many others from the ranks have joined you in that heavenly rest.
Rest in Peace "J.J."

Manny

October 17, 2010

J.J was truly a great guy. Played volleyball many a Sunday Charles nicholson

Darrell Kelley

October 17, 2010

J.J. was the best and a truly good person. I learned alot from him and have many smiles and laughs when I look back. We will miss you my friend.

CHRIS HADDAD

October 16, 2010

I know your in a better place and waiting for the rest of us to join you in a big 940. Rest in Peace until then.

Michael Booker

October 16, 2010

Officer J,J. as we called you with much respect. A lot of us who remember playing volleyball and softball with you over many years at Esturary Park in Oakland will miss you. RIP my brother

michael frazier

October 14, 2010

JJ was one of my heros. I will truly miss him. Michael Frazier 7275P.510-915-1216

Manuel Aquino

October 14, 2010

Rest In Peace J.J. I always remember how you walk the walk and talked the talk. Nice & easy, such a swagger from a big man. Up and down that court and on the street of Oaktown.
Get that pickup game in the heavens and watch over us down here.

Manny Aquino 6786P

Thomas Week

October 13, 2010

Rest in peace JJ. You will be missed

Ed "Beau" Hollomon 7203P

October 12, 2010

Rest in peace my brother. I salute you for a job well done. Alll your OPD brothers will miss you.

Brandon Wehrly 8240P

October 12, 2010

Rest in peace my friend. You will be missed

October 12, 2010

God bless you JJ.

Jim Barbour 7599P

October 12, 2010

We all loved JJ...He ran transportation with an iron-fist but also with a soft one. He will be missed and always loved...Jayne Grasso 7185P

James Coleman

October 12, 2010

"JJ", so many will miss you and appreciate all you have done (especially your skinny Thunderhog's kicker" and all the protection and encouragement you provided).
Godspeed, Jim Coleman OPD

Pearl Graham

October 12, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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