Jordan Harris Sheldon was injured in the line of duty and passed away Saturday, May

4th, 2019 at Carolinas Medical Center.

Jordan was born March 4th, 1987 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He attended Bethel

Elementary school where he played soccer and baseball and J.N. Fries middle school. Jordan graduated from Central Cabarrus High School where he played football. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where he earned a degree in Criminal Justice. He completed the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program at Central Piedmont Community College in 2013 where he received the Marksman Award. He joined the Mooresville Police Department later that year. Jordan was a member of the Honor Guard and served on the department's Special Response Team. In 2015, he was appointed to the K-9 unit, working with K-9 Loki. Upon Loki's retirement, Officer Sheldon took on a new K-9 partner, Ramon. He was a man dedicated to his career and took great pride in constantly doing the right thing, both on and off the job.

Jordan was known for being a good samaritan his whole life - protecting others from

bullies in school, being kind to strangers, and going out of his way to help others. He carried these traits into his service as a police officer. Jordan was happy, kind, thoughtful, objective, charismatic, and easy going. He was nicknamed Officer Smiley" and "Shelly." He was loved by everyone who knew him and always saw the best in everyone.

Jordan was preceded in death by his brother Logan Sheldon; his grandparents Paul and

Rachel Johnson; his grandparents Harry and Doris Sheldon.

Jordan is survived by his mother Susan Ledford and stepfather John of Midland, NC; his

father Harry Sheldon and stepmother Jeanna of Charlotte, NC; his beloved fiancee Jamie Basham of Mooresville, NC; his sister Lauren Sheldon (April) of Gastonia, NC; his brother Carson Ledford of New York, NY; his grandmother Lorene Ledford; his aunt Mona Johnson- Gibson (Tony); his aunt Paula Clubb (Donald); his aunt Vicki Woodard (Steve); his aunt Debbie Black (David); his aunt Sandra Oaks (Carl); his uncle Richard Sheldon (Beverly); his cousin Matt Holmes; his cousin Araby Boykin (Dustin); his cousin Kristen Black; his godparents Richard and Lena Gordon; his dog K-9 Officer Ramon; retired K-9 officer Loki; his dogs Rampage and Fitzgerald.

Jordan's best friend Ryan Shannon, also a K-9 police officer in Florida, will walk Jordan's

retired police dog Loki at the funeral. Megan Biggers Blanchard, a lifelong friend of the family, will give the eulogy at Jordan's funeral. The family will honor Jordan during an 11 a.m. service on Friday, May 10th, 2019 at Calvary Church in Charlotte, NC.

In the coming days, there will be a memorial page set up online for those who want to tell the family about how Jordan impacted their life.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jordan's name to JDRF or Project K-9 Hero.

Hartsell Funeral Home is serving the Sheldon family.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Charlotte Observer on May 9, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Jordan Sheldon

9 Entries

Debra Gill

May 15, 2019

Thank for your selfless service. May god bless you and your family.

A CHARLOTTE NATIVE

May 11, 2019

Our sorrow and hearts are broken. We, too are here to be God's representatives for you in the small ways, monetary ways, and any other way too assist through the grief.
May RAMON AND LOKI BE ALLOWED TO STAY WITH YOU FOR COMFORT AND REMINDERS OF THE GREATNESS THAT IS GOOD ABOUT THE K-9 UNIT. MAY THEY REMIND YOU ALL OF YOUR SON, FAMILY, FIANCEE, GODSON, GRANDSON-FRIEND-JORDY.

Kathy Jones,ACNP-BC

May 11, 2019

I am a Charlottean. I did not know officer Jordan Sheldon nor HIS companions Ramon or Loki. I am compelled to let you know of my unwavering support for our officers and all they do for such little compensation. Being in the healthcare field, I KNOW we are called to be in our line of service to the community, it is NEVER about the money, but the people we serve. We see the very best, the very worst and sometimes the mediocrity surrounding humanity. I want you to know that you and yours are being lifted in prayers, thoughts, blessings and peaceful, private contemplation. A REAL time for grieving.I pray that YOU, the family, get to retire Ramon, as was Loki, as canine family member (s)(officers) and keep them as loving reminders of your fiancé, son, Godson, grandson and at very MINIMUM, friends. YOU, DERSERVE LOKI and RAMON's companionship Jordon enjoyed and savored daily.Please accept my sorrow, grief, blessings, soft gentle memories in the coming months and years as you work through this very difficult most impossible loss. The "firsts" WILL be horrid-first Mother's Day, Father's Day, what was to be your wedding day, birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve. Just know-it can only be one second at a time sometimes that isn't even enough. Do NOT isolate. It is easy to do-believe me. YOU WILL want to isolate, not get out of bed, socialize, but you cannot for those left behind to carry on Jordan's name, strength, attitude,convictions and most likely one that WILL follow in HIS footsteps of Servitude to OUR Community. Always KNOW, there are those of us, that you don't know, your unseen angels, praying for you, thinking of you and will be available to you in any way we can be of service such as YOU GO FUND ME PAGE. PEACE,BLESSINGS & GOD"S STRENGTH BE YOURS TODAY & EVERYDAY FOREWARD.

Nancy Sciotto

May 10, 2019

All my Prayers and Sadness are with all of the Family of Jordan Sheldon, I have 2 Sons and I can't imagine the hurt.

Victoria James

May 10, 2019

thoughts and prayers from Huntersville,N.C.

Kathy Johnson

May 9, 2019

I did not know Jordan; I wished that I had. Such a tough loss to deal with for his family his friends and the city of Mooresville. I am from York S.C. and when I learned about this tragic loss of a fine young police officer, my heart sank. I watched the news story on tv with tears in my eyes. And it is very hard for me to forget this wonderful person and the senseless way in which he was lost. I am sure that Officer Sheldon will be greatly missed for a very long time! My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this most difficult time and Officer Shelton, you were loved, not only by your friends and family but also by your canine partners. Rest in peace, Jordan. I will never forget you and your beautiful smile.

Beverly Stephenson

May 9, 2019

I am so sorry for the loss of your son, Jordan. I'm the mother of a police officer. They are special men and women, who have a heart for protecting and serving.
I will have you all, in my prayers as I have, that God will give you peace, comfort and strength as you walk through this most difficult time.

Jones Family

May 9, 2019

Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. May your many fond memories bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you. Psalm 9:9

Nan Bloom

May 9, 2019

I extend my heartfelt sympathies to Sheldon's family. I taught with his mom, Susan, and know how very proud she was of him. You all are in my prayers.

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