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Bobby Jordan Obituary
XENIA - Bobby Joe Jordan, 68, husband of Eleanore "Dee" Jordan, died from cancer on June 21, 2015. Born to Charles R. Jordan, Jr. and Mary Alice Centers Jordan on October 7, 1946 in Oak Ridge, TN, he was raised in Bell County, KY, and Greene County, OH. After graduating Xenia High School, Xenia, OH in 1964, he served our nation in the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart. He enjoyed a career as a loan and finance officer. Following retirement from F&S Harley-Davidson in Dayton, OH, he and his wife moved to Wolfe County, KY, where they were developing a small horse farm.In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son Justin. Along with his wife, survivors include his daughter Maria Jordan of Beavercreek, OH and step-daughters Kathy Smith (Michael) of Germantown, OH and Debra Hilen of Brooksville, OH; brothers Larry (Regina) Jordan of Apollo Beach, FL, and Michael Jordan of Albuquerque, NM; sisters Teresa Jordan (John Schiffel) of Durango, CO, Altha Galliger (Patrick) of Xenia, Ohio, and Mylinda Schwimmoeler (Carl) of Columbus Grove, OH; aunts Oma Kimbro of Oak Ridge, TN, Otha "Jody" Wallace of Xenia, OH, Wiltha "Fay" Beard of Sabina, OH, and Pauline Ulrich of Lima, OH; an uncle Charles Shepherd of Union, OH; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside services will be held at 10:30am, Friday, June 26, at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bowersville. Condolences may be made to the family at www.NeeldFuneralHome.com.
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Debbie Smith
June 27, 2015
I feel very lucky to have met Joe. He was instantly likable and had a great sense of humor. He will not be forgotten.
Jackson Lana
June 25, 2015
I am Kathy Smith's coworker and I want to extend my sympathy for your family. I trust that God will give you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
June 23, 2015
Sending my condolences to the family. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time (Psalm 29:11)
June 23, 2015
Most sincere sympathy to Dee and all of Joe's family in his untimely passing. He was a true hero and a man of virtue, patience, and passion for his family and friends.
His friend Howard.
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