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Jimmy JORDAN Obituary

JORDAN, Jimmy Andrew passed away April 20, 2020, at age 75. Jimmy was born in Glenville, GA Aug. 11, 1944 to Paul Jordan and Letha Baxter Jordan. Jimmy was an all-star athlete who won multiple awards for football and track at Chamberlain High School. He played football at UF with then-quarterback Steve Spurrier who fondly referred to him as "Jumpin' Jimmy Jordan" for his ability to leap over defenders. In 1967 he was drafted by the NFL and while there he played for the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, and San Fransisco 49ers. Jimmy, an avid golfer, lived in his beloved Forest Hills neighborhood on the Babe Zaharias Golf Course for more than 20 years. He is survived by his loving brother, Michael Jordan and his sister, Lisa Jones.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times from Apr. 25 to Apr. 26, 2020.

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Donna Deasaro

August 8, 2025

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Jimmy! 8/11

Donna Deasaro

April 19, 2025

Happy Easter, Jimmy!
Thinking of you.

sonny foreman

April 19, 2025

Jimmy was a classmate, neighbor and friend..and It goes without saying a gareat athlete.

Donna Deasaro

April 19, 2024

Thinking of you today.

sonny foreman

April 19, 2024

school mate, neighbor, friend, legend.

Donna Deasaro

April 19, 2023

Thinking of Jimmy today.

alton l foreman

April 19, 2023

Thinking of you today Jimmy. You are missed, but always remembered.

sonny foreman

February 11, 2023

Jimmy was my neighbor and friend. Best all around athlete to attend CHS.

Linda

October 15, 2022

I met Jim in California briefly. I thought about him throughout the years and just learned he had passed away. I will always remember him.

Donna Deasaro

April 19, 2022

Thinking of Jimmy today.

Jeanne Rivera

April 19, 2022

Thinking of Jimmy today and sending prayers for the family

Janice Austin

April 19, 2021

God Bless your family on the anniversary of Jimmy’s passing.

Donna E Deasaro

March 2, 2021

My condolences to the family and friends. Jimmy was a kind and thoughtful man. Definitely one if a kind
Jimmy rest easy my dear friend.
Always in my heart.
Donna.
❤.

Ava

January 29, 2021

He was a amazing great uncle he is and forever will be in my heart the best football player ❤

Ava

January 29, 2021

He was a amazing great uncle he is and forever will be in my heart the best football player ❤

Josh and family

May 23, 2020

lots of memories......my young daughters favorite thing to do was to walk down the street and play with Gator when he was just a puppy. RIP Jimmy we will never forget you

Larry Wren

May 1, 2020

I meet Jimmy through Randy Thomas, then he ask me to help him move a heavy pool table to his new house. After that we shoot pool together and talked to the ladies. Good guy all around.

Jeanne Rivera

April 30, 2020

So very saddened to hear that Jimmy has passed away. I feel blessed to have known him. he had a very kind heart...Prayers for the family and friends in this time of loss. RIP Jimmy..

Gale Jenkins Lutes

April 29, 2020

I've known Jimmy since eighth grade. Although I haven't seen him in many years, I have many wonderful memories and will always think of him fondly. God bless your family during this difficult time.
Gale Jenkins Lutes

Rocky & Sharon Sandretzky

April 28, 2020

You are dearly missed Jimmy Love Rocky & Sharon Sandretzky

Phil Harris

April 27, 2020

Very sorry to hear about Jimmy's passing. RIP

April 27, 2020

Very sorry to hear about Jimmy's passing,Phil Harris

Kenneth Nuznoff

April 27, 2020

Jimmy Jordan played on the 1961 State Championship Football team.
He was the most outstanding Running Back at CHS.
Jimmy, R.I.P., Your Coach, Ken Nuznoff

Janice Fernandez Austin

April 27, 2020

Dear Mike,
So sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. I did see him, after all these years, at one of the Chamberlain monthly luncheons, a few years ago.
May God bless you and your family at this hard time, and always.
Janice Fernandez Austin

Al

April 27, 2020

He was a great friend through Oak Grove and Chamberlain. One of the best athletes I ever saw. Our prayers go out to him and his family.

Maureen

April 27, 2020

You will be forever missed ! Forest Hills will never be the same.

Walt

April 26, 2020

RIP with Vince

Betsy and Tony Craparo

April 26, 2020

We were very saddened to hear of Jimmy's passing. Our prayers go with your family. May he RIP.

One of a kind.

April 26, 2020

Frank Wheeler

April 26, 2020

Rip coach

Ruthann Cross

April 26, 2020

Our time at Oak Grove & Chamberlain was full of joy & happiness! May God give your family the peace that passes all unserstanding.

Carl Buddy Rawls

April 25, 2020

RIP Jimmy! You gave us Students, lots to cheer about at Oak Grove Junior High and Chamberlain High. Memories that will last a lifetime...

Trudy Anderson black

April 25, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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