Clyde Ray Jordan

1933 - 2017

Clyde Ray Jordan

Clyde Ray Jordan, born October 24, 1933, left the land of the dying to join the land of the living on Saturday June 24, 2017. He was born in Big White Oak KY to Orville and Cora Triplett-Jordan, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, James, Eugene, Charles, Louise, Christine, Estill, and Everett. Clyde is survived by his wife, Norma Peace-Jordan; son Timothy R. Jordan (Pamela); daughter Debbie C. Jackson (Kyle); grandson Jeffrey P. Jordan (Kelly); granddaughter Katie L. Reiff (Travis); granddaughter Brittany C. Muir (Kyle); grandson Jordan K. Jackson; and 5 great grandchildren (Jackson, Aubree, Elliana, Ezra, and Amelia).

Clyde graduated from Magnetic Springs High School (Ohio) in 1952 where he was an accomplished athlete in baseball and basketball. He was also a talented boxer in the Golden Gloves youth boxing program. After graduating from high school, Clyde moved to Tucson AZ where he worked as a bank teller. After a time, he returned to Ohio and met his future bride Norma; got married; and eventually planted roots in Rossford Ohio where he and Norma started their family.

In his 20's, Clyde experienced a life-changing event when he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. From that point forward, his life was focused on loving God and loving others. He was a man of integrity "walked the talk." His words and actions clearly demonstrated the "fruits of the Holy Spirit" – love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Clyde was a long-time member of Hope Community Church of the Nazarene (formerly Oregon Church of the Nazarene) where he served in various capacities including Sunday School Superintendent, teacher, church board member, trustee, and small group leader. For many years, he was active in Gideon's International and served on the Board of Directors for WPOS/Proclaim FM radio, including terms as treasurer.

Clyde was a hard-working man who faithfully provided for his family. He worked nearly 40 years at the Libbey Owens Ford (LOF) automotive glass factory in Rossford Ohio where he retired in 1992.

Clyde had many interests including gardening, playing softball and basketball, table tennis, southern gospel music, the Cleveland Indians, the Cleveland Browns, and the Ohio State Buckeyes. However, what he enjoyed the most was spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was a loving, kind, self-less, fun-loving, and nurturing father and grandfather. Clyde's love for Jesus Christ, for his family, and for others set a wonderful example for each of us. May each of us aspire to live as Clyde lived.

Visitation will be Wednesday June 28, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Eggleston Meinert and Pavley Funeral Home, 440 South Coy Road, Oregon Ohio. The funeral will be held Thursday June 29, 2017 at Hope Community Church, 5650 Starr Avenue, Oregon, Ohio beginning at 11 a.m. Rev. Brandon Williams and Ron Reynolds will be officiating. Additional visitation will occur the day of the funeral at the church from 10:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Lake Township Cemetery. Donations may be made to Gideon's International, https://www2.gideons.org and Hope Community Church.

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