Lee Jordan Obituary
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Mr. Jordan graduated from Mt. Pisgah High School in 1970 and attended Shelby State Community college. He served four years in United States Air Force, retired from the United States Postal Service and the Tennessee Air National Guard.
Mr. Jordan married Connie Armour Jordan on February 12, 1972. This union lasted 53 years and two children were born, Dr. Melita Jordan-Thomas (Wayman) and Lee R. Jordan, Jr. (Jessika).
He was proceeded in death by his father, Augustus (Mane) Jordan; his mother Willie Mae Fitchpatric McClain; stepfather, B. F. McClain; sisters Lillie Jordan-White and stepsister Hattie Bar.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Connie Armour Jordan; daughter Dr. Melita Jordan-Thomas (Wayman); son, Lee Jordan, Jr. (Jessika) of Bartlett, Tennessee.
Grandchildren: Granddaughter, Kylee Jordan; grandsons, Kenneth Miller, Kameron Jordan, Alston Thomas, and Aiden Thomas.
Siblings:
James A. Jordan (Jean) of Southaven, Mississippi; Jewel Jordan (Dee Etta); Jerry McClain (Bernette) of Collierville, Tennessee; Chestine Burnette; Almedia Stigger (the late Cornell) of Memphis, Tennessee; JoAnn McClain Jones (Stacey) of Byhalia, Mississippi; Cornelious Jordan (Vanessa) of Hendersonville, Tennessee; Leonard Jordan (Altregia) of Douglasville, Georgia; Darlene Jordan of Williston, Tennessee; Michael Jordan of Augusta, Georgia; and Cory Jordan of Nashville, Tennessee; and host of sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends who will forever celebrate his life and legacy.
The family will receive friends for a visitation on Friday November 07, 2025 from 4 pm until 6pm at R. S. Lewis Funeral Home 2944 Walnut Grove Rd.
Celebration of Life service will be Saturday November 08, 2025 12 pm at First Baptist Church Broad Ave 2835 Broad Ave.
Interment will be Wednesday November 12, 2025, 10 am at West Tennessee State Veteran Cemetery 4000 Forest Hill Irene Rd.
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JESSIE RILEY
November 5, 2025
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Connie Young
November 5, 2025
My sincere and deepest condolences to the Jordan Family during this difficult time. Connie, Love and Blessings to you, Melita and Lee, Jr. Keeping your family lifted in prayer.
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