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Robert Jordan Obituary
He was born in New London on June 3, 1927, the son of William H. Jordan, Sr. and Olive Mabel (Brown) Jordan.
Mr. Jordan attended local schools and left the former Chapman Technical High School to enter the United States Navy in 1944.
Mr. Jordan was a retired navy Chief Petty Officer, a veteran of World War II, Korean Conflict, and Vietnam War (1944 to 1964). He was awarded the following medals, American Campaign, World War Two Victory, Korean Service, United Nations Korean Medal, National Defense Service, Armed Forces Expedionary Medal, Five Good Conduct Medals.
He married Edith Iola Sebastian in Westerly, January 1948.
Upon leaving the navy, Mr. Jordan went to work at the former state police barracks Troop E, then located on Thames St., Groton as a chef.
In 1966, Mr. Jordan went to work for Pfizer, Inc. in Groton in the Sodium Erythorbate Department as a production worker. Mr. Jordan served Pfizer for 24 years, retiring in 1989.
He was an ordained Deacon and a founding member of Gallup Hill Baptist Church, Ledyard.
Mr. Jordan was predeceased by his parents, his beloved wife Edith of 52 years; his son, Robert D. Jordan; his sister, Mildred M. Cooper; and a brother, William H. Jordan, Jr.
Mr. Jordan was a direct descendant of two brothers, Jordan Freeman and Lambo Latham who helped to defend Fort Griswold and died in the massacre in 1781, in Groton.
Mr. Jordan is survived by a daughter, Crystal D. Garcia of Gales Ferry and her husband, Alvaro Garcia, their children, Joshua Garcia, James Garcia, Sarah Garcia and Naomi Garcia. Also, his grandson, Reginald Kind of Ledyard and his wife, Heather King and their children, Gerald King, Alexandra King, Elijah King and Elizabeth King.
The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl St., Historic downtown Mystic, is in charge of arrangements.
His family will greet relatives and friends at Huntington St., Baptist Church, New London on Thursday from 10 to 10:45 a.m., followed by a service at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Va. The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl St., Historic downtown Mystic, is assisting the family. For information or to share a note of remembrance/condolence with his family, please visit www.dinotofuneral.com
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Quincey King
January 28, 2009
To My Loving Nephew Little Reggie,
May peace be within your heart and love within your walls.
Love always,
Aunt Quincey
Karen Gaston and Family
January 27, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
DEDRICK HERNDON
January 27, 2009
TO MY FAM,
I SEND ALL MY LOVE AND PRAYERS TO YOU TODAY AND ALWAYS. TOGETHER WITH GOD WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS. I KNOW MY GREAT AUNT EDITH HAS WELCOMED HIM HOME WITH OPEN ARMS. GOD HAS PROMISED US ALL A PLACE IN HIS KINGDOM SO I KNOW ONE DAY WE WILL SEE THEM AGAIN. WE HAVE LOST SO MANY AND EACH TIME IT HAS WOUNDED OUR HEARTS BUT WITH FAITH WE SHALL HEAL ONCE AGAIN. I REMEMBER GOING BY THE HOUSE TO GO SWIMMING AS A KID AND B4 I LEFT UNCLE BOBBY WOULD ALWAYS GIVE ME A DOLLAR. THEN I WAS JUS HAPPY TO HAVE MONEY FOR ICECREAM BUT AS I GREW OLDER I LEARNED IT WAS THE GIFT OF GIVING THAT WOULD ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.
Sandy Rookwood
January 27, 2009
Aunt Crystal and Reggie,
I am thinking about you and I send my love. I know that at a time like this it doesn't seem that any amount of words will comfort you, but just know that God will see you through. I love and miss you.
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