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Cleveland Jordan Obituary

Cleveland William Jordan passed away on August 29, 2023, at the age of 76. He retired from the New Orleans Sheriff's Department in January of 2003. He is survived by his spouse of 37 years, Albertha Hawkins Jordan; three children, DeShawnne Broussard (Bud III) Fogan, Samuel Hurts, Sr., and Nathaniel (Jackie) Hurts; 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; three brothers: Jerome Jordan, Alfred (Darlene) Jordan, Sr., and Kenneth Stanley and seven sisters: Cora Monroe, Orelia Jordan, Debra (Aaron) Johnson, Clidell J. Chapman, Shirlyne (Eugene) Harris, Ruby Jean (Lionel) Parker Cheevers and Ellanese Haywood. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Cleveland was preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland Jordan, Jr., and Burdia Mae Snow Jordan, and one brother, Albert Lee Jordan. Family and friends are invited to his Celebration of Life Service on Monday, September 11, 2023, at the Gaza Missionary Baptist Church, 7258 Ransom Street, New Orleans, LA 70126 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will begin at 8:00 a.m. Alfred Jordan, Sr., Host Pastor and Pastor Robert Brown, Officiant. Interment will follow at the Southeast Louisiana Veteran Cemetery, 34888 Grantham College Drive, Slidell, LA 70460. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504)282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 9 to Sep. 10, 2023.

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Kathryn Pearson West

September 11, 2023

To Mattie and the entire family, we send our sincere condolences. We are so sorry we couldn't be there with you today, but please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to comfort and keep each of you, as only He can. We pray He will give you strength day by day. We love you, Marvin, Kathryn, Larry (Phyllis) and Glenn (Chris).

Joanna Hawkins

September 11, 2023

My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to my family today. May God continue to give Aunt Mattie the kids, siblings and family the strength they need. Love you all Joanna Hawkins

Ronnie & Sherrye Harris - Chevis of Labdieville, LA

September 9, 2023

To the entire Joran family.

We are sending our prayers and sincerest condolences to you all in the passing of your beloved brother Mr. "CW". Please take comfort in knowing that earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. Be blessed!

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Gaza Missionary Baptist Church

7258 Ransom St, New Orleans, LA 70126

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Celebration of Life

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Gaza Missionary Baptist Church

7258 Ransom St, New Orleans, LA 70126

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