William J. Jordan

1945 - 2015

William James Jordan, 70, of Scottdale, formerly of Floreffe, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, at his residence. Bill was born Jan. 6, 1945, in Mt. Pleasant, a son of the late Calvin R. Jordan Jr. and Ruth (Thomas) Jordan. Bill was devoted father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He retired in 2000 from U.S. Steel after working for 35 years as heater man and was a member of the U.S. Steelworkers Union. A graduate of Scottdale High School, class of 1963, he also was a member of the Emmanuel United Presbyterian Church and church choir in McKeesport. He served as the chairperson for the U.S. Steel's United Way campaign and enjoyed painting along with building and collecting model cars. A veteran of the Vietnam War, he served in his country in the Navy. Bill will be sadly missed by his loving family: his three children, William James Jordan, of Upper St. Clair, Phillip James Jordan, of New Orleans, La., and Erinn Jordan, of Pittsburgh; his grandchildren; his two sisters, Mary Lou Jordan, of Greensburg, and Kimberly Jordan Coffman, of the state of Washington; several nieces and nephews; and his longtime best friend and classmate, George Henderson, of Scottdale. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Lynn Jordan.
Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St., Scottdale (724-887-5300 / www.fergusonfunerals.com / GPS: N40 degrees 06.136, W79 degrees 35.278). Family and friends will be received from 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel followed by a prayer service and full military honors bestowed by the Scottdale-Everson Funeral Detail at 5 p.m. Wednesday.
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