Irving "Cups" Jordan

Irving "Cups" Jordan obituary, Kansas City, KS

Irving "Cups" Jordan

Irving Jordan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mrs. J.W. Jones Memorial Chapel on Jun. 15, 2023.
Irving Jordan was Born December 27, 1942
To AC Jordan and Aba B. Brantley -Jordan in Minden Louisiana, this marriage was dissolved.
She then met the love of her life
W.T. Moore, they were united in marriage and moved to Kansas City KS.
W.T. fathered and raised him from the age of six years old. IV
( affectionately called by family )
Adored his Father! Irving grew up in the Kansas City KS School district.
Receiving his education from Dunbar, Grant Elementary, Northeast Jr. and Summer High.
He also received his Apprenticeship in General Contracting/Carpentry.
Self taught Heating and Cooling and Electrician.
Irving accepted Christ at an early age
He was a member of the St.John Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor AJ Jordan.
With parents Ada B and W.T. Moore and Grandparents Arthur and Annie Brantley who were charter members.
Irving married his "Jr. High SweetHeart".
To this union two sons were born. Anthony D., Ivan J. Jordan
This union was dissolved and they were friends.
He met and married Grace Cliffton-Jordan and to this union one daughter was born. Nadiyah Jordan.
They also remain friends till this day.
He later married Betty Knowles, no children to this union.
Proceeding him in death;
Parents: W.T. and Ada B. Moore
Maternal Grandpa; Arthur and Annie Brantley.
Paternal; Grandmother; Trebie Smith
Brothers: Willie T., Ivan G, Maurice Tyrone Moore.
Grandsons: Ivan Jr, Ivan Jordan.
He leaves to cherish his memories
Son's ; Anthony D. (Teri ), Ivan J.
(Cynthia) Jordan. Daughter ; Nadiyah Jordan
Siblings ; One Brother Lawrence Moore
Three Sisters; Georgia M., Pamula Y. Moore,
Teresa Moore -Johnson (Cory w.)
Grandchildren; Dawayne, Nyla Jordan. Deaundra Williams -Jordan
Host of grandchildren. Great Nieces and Great Nephews
Longtime Associates and friends. Joyce Taylor Special friend for over 65 years.
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