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James JORDAN Obituary
James W. Jordan, age 88, a longtime resident of Lake Worth, FL, passed away September 6, 2015 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was retired from Pratt Whitney after 28 years of service and spent his retirement years perfecting his tennis and golf. James was born and raised in Montgomery, AL and preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie Clarence and Dixie Charles Brinson Jordan, and siblings, Lonnie C. Jordan, Jr. and Martha Jane Jordan Brown. He is survived by his wife, Donna Burch Jordan; brothers, Charles D. Jordan (Alice) and George E. Jordan (Florence); sister-in-law, Pat Jordan; children, Lee, Dean, Barton and DeAnna Barton Connor; granddaughter, Danielle West Kirk; great-grandchildren, Corey (C.J.) Emalee and Abigail Kirk; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 11, from 5:00PM to 7:00PM, at Dorsey-E. Earl Smith Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Vitas Hospice, https://www.vitas.com/community-connection/donate or Alzheimer's Association, http://www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp
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Deborah Willis
September 12, 2015
May the Lord give you and your family the strength during this time of sorrow. Remember the good and fun times you all had together. May he rest in peace.
Margot Collins
September 11, 2015
May comfort and consolation come to your family as you hold dear to one another at this sad time of loss.
September 9, 2015
My deepest condolences to my dear friend, Donna, and family. "...and he will soar on Eagle's wings...and rest in the palm of God's hand...Judy Gray
Carolyn Green
September 9, 2015
DeAnna and family, Sorry I never got a chance to meet your dad. Yes, he is finally in piece. My thought's and prayer's will be with you all.
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Thomas Benton Ellis UDC
September 8, 2015
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Yours truly, Thomas Benton Ellis Chapter UDC
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