Michael Ray Jordan

Michael Ray Jordan obituary, Benton, KY

Michael Ray Jordan

Michael Jordan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Collier Funeral Home - Benton on Jul. 29, 2023.

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Michael Ray Jordan, 52, of Murray, KY, formerly of Benton, KY passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Murray-Calloway Co. Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in Benton and worked as a filler operator at Saputo Dairy Foods in Murray, KY. He was an 1989 graduate of Marshall County High School.
Michael was born on Friday, August 7, 1970 in Benton, KY to Brenda Canup Jordan of Benton, KY and the late Charles Jordan. At a young age, Michael enjoyed racing go-carts with his father. Some of Michael's hobbies were playing pool and trying to play golf. His favorite hobby was showing his daughter, Karissa how to fish.
Michael is survived by : his wife - Kandis Morris Jordan, of Murray, KY, Daughter - Karissa and husband Lance Dyke of Pikeville, KY, Mother - Brenda Canup Jordan, of Benton, KY, three brother-in-laws, Rickey Morris, wife Debbie, Kevin "Bo" Morris, wife Joy; Tim Morris, wife Pam; and several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.
Michael was preceded in death by his father, Charles "Charlie" Jordan.
Visitation at Collier Funeral Home on Sunday, July 30, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Funeral Service will be at Collier Funeral Chapel on Monday, July 31, 2023 at 11:00 AM with Rev. K. Alan Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Foundation at MCCH, memo: Enduring Hope 803 Popular St, Murray, KY 42071.
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