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Alvin Jourdain Obituary

Official Obituary of Alvin Michael Jourdain October 14, 1955 to August 14, 2025 Alvin Michael Jourdain, age 69 of South Baltimore, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025. Proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and trainsmen at CSX. Born and raised in Baltimore to the late Ronald Jourdain (Indian Ronnie) and the late Gertie Thomas (Prater), stepson of Raymond Thomas; beloved father of Alison Rodgers (Jourdain) and husband Billy Rodgers of Parkville, MD, Heather Stromberg (Jourdain) and husband Keith Stromberg of Abbottstown, PA; beloved and proud grandfather of Raiden Stromberg, Stanley Rodgers IV, Sadie Rodgers, Whitnni Stromberg, and grandpups Bentley Alan & the late Ammo Raisin; little brother and best friend of Melvin Nicholas Jourdain and wife Barbara Jourdain of Glen Burnie, sister of Brenda Perry and husband Brad Perry of Pasadena, brother of Bradley Thomas and wife Charmaine Thomas of Lewes, DE, and sisters Rhonda Jourdain, Dawn Jourdain, Robin Jourdain, and the late Dreama Jourdain; uncle of Brandon Perry and Brittany Foster; ex-husband of Deborah Roe-Jourdain of Taneytown, stepfather of Brian Wright, and step grandfather of Zachary Wright of Dundalk; beloved friend and confidant of many. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family members and many friends. Alvin will never be forgotten and will be missed by all that had the opportunity and privilege of knowing him. "I'm as free as a bird now" ~ Lynyrd Skynyrd Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM in Zion Evangelical Church of Christ, 7200 Golden Ring Road, Essex/Baltimore, MD 21221 To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Alvin Michael Jourdain, please visit our floral store.

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Published by The Baltimore Banner on Aug. 17, 2025.

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27

Celebration of Life

4:00 p.m.

Zion Evangelical Lutheran United Church of Christ

7200 Golden Ring Road, Essex, MD 21221

Funeral services provided by:

Parkview Funeral Home & Cremation Service, P.A. - Parkville

7527 Harford Road, Parkville, MD 21234

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