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James Jordan Obituary
Virginia Beach - James Francis Jordan, Captain USN, Retired, passed away on May 2, 2014. He served in the U.S. Navy for 34 years from 1957 until 1991. After receiving a Fleet Appointment to the United States Naval Academy he graduated with the Class of '62. His service included command of three ships: the USS White River (LSMR-536), USS Newman K. Perry (DD-883), and USS Sumter (LST-1181), as well as two shore duty commands. After retiring from the Navy, he worked for ServiceMaster for 10 years as Director of Buildings and Grounds at Northwood University in Midland, Michigan, and Randolph-Macon Woman's College in Lynchburg, Virginia. In his spare time he became an accomplished Bowl Turner.
James was born in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, on August 21, 1939. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Dorothy L. Jordan, his children Laurie Adams (Edward), Kellie Jordan, James F. Jordan Jr., five grandchildren, Edward, Samuel, John Henry, Abigail, and James III. He is also survived by four sisters, Judy Gaydos, Mary Noble, Nancy Snyder, Patty Slemok, and a brother Joseph Jordan Jr. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Parkinson's Disease Association (www.apdaparkinson.org) in James' name.
There will be a Funeral Mass at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Saturday, May 10th, 2014 at 10 a.m., followed by inurnment in the church columbarium. H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts. Laskin Road Chapel is handling arrangements and online condolences may be made at hdoliver.com.
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Jimmy Jordan
May 26, 2014
I miss you dad!
Tom Kahler
May 16, 2014
Served under (LT) Jordan aboard USS Agile MSO-421, he was our XO and an outstanding leader and officer. My sincere sympathy to his family.
May 12, 2014
For Dottie, and family, are prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. We were all together in Naples and will miss the friendship of Jim that we shared for many occasions. Blessings to all the family, Carol Ann & Dick Kinsley
Kimberlie Petrulis
May 9, 2014
Dear Jordan and Adams Family, our prayers are with you during this emotional time... your memories of your husband/father will always remain alive in your hearts. Petrulis Family
Dave Cowan
May 8, 2014
From all the Har-Brack class of 57, fair winds and following seas. I retired from the Navy and wish I had known Jim lived in Va. Beach, I would have liked to talk to him and reminisce about our High School days. Fairwell old friend.
May 7, 2014
MY SINCERE SYMPATHY. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH. LUV SANDI LORENZ
May 7, 2014
I remember Captain Jordan well. Served under him aboard the USS Sumter. He was a strong leader who helped me grow into a man. God Bless him.
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