Order of Celebration Saturday, September 5, 2020 • 11:00 A.M Jordan River Church Ministries 616 Scott Street • Memphis, Tennessee 38112
Rev. Dr. Gerald J. Jordan, Founder & Pastor Musical Prelude for Meditation & Reflections Processional with Viewing......................................................................................................Family Scripture Readings: Old Testament................................................................................................Rev. Joe Casey New Testament.............................................................................Pastor Kenneth Taylor, Sr. Prayer of Comfort..............................................................................................Rev. Raymond Wells Musical Selection................................................................................................JRCM Praise Team Words of Comfort........................................................................................Reverend Dr. Titus Irvin
Saint Paul Baptist Church, St. Louis Missouri
Expressions
(Respectfully Two Minutes, Please)
Neighbors - Lorenzo West & Rose Hood Friend - Robert Brooks Church Member - James Ford Mother’s Ministry - Mother Sadie Casey Usher’s Ministry - Mother JoAnn Vanburen Deacon’s Ministry - Deacon Clarence Benson Granddaughters - Tranese Nesby & Tranell Hatton Solo.........................................................Jasmine White Words of Comfort..................Pastor Melvin C. Smith
Mt. Moriah East Baptist Church
Words of Comfort...................Pastor Fred Houston Mt. Gaza Baptist Church, Compton, CA
Acknowlegements............LaSheka Hayslett Eulogy................Rev. Dr. Gerald J. Jordan Recessional
Johnnie Hasket Jordan, Jr. December 15, 1935 - March 26, 2020
Johnnie Hasket Jordan, Jr.
was born in 1935. He was the second of five children of Johnnie H. Jordan and Alice Jordan. He was proceeded in death by two sisters, Katherine Pettis and Vernita Jordan, two sons, Johnnie Jordan III and Darron Jordan.
After High School, Johnnie enlisted in the USAF where he served 20 years and retired with the rank of Staff Sergeant. After retiring from the Air Force in 1973, he gained employment at Federal Express as a Logistical Specialist. He worked at Federal Express for 20 years and retired in 1993.
Johnnie found love with Ruby O. Earthman and married her in the year of 1954. To this union, four boys were born, Gregory, Johnnie III, Gerald, and Darron. Johnnie also raised a stepson, Larry. He accepted Christ and was baptized in 1993. He was one of the founding members of The Jordan River Church Ministries, where he faithfully served as a Deacon and Trustee until his health failed.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife of 65 years, Ruby, two sons Gregory and Gerald (Helen), one stepson Larry (Carolyn), two sisters, Mary (Joe) and Doris (Steve), nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Ruby Oneal Jordan May 12, 1937 - August 31, 2020
Ruby Oneal Jordan
was born on May 12, 1937. She was the youngest of six children born to the union of Corneilous and Ruby Earthman. She was preceded in death by her three sisters, Willie Mae Wood, Katherine Smith, and Louise Benson, two brothers, Andrew Earthman and Corneilous Earthman Jr.
Ruby found love with Johnnie H. Jordan, Jr. and married him in the year of 1954. Together they raised four boys: Larry, Gregory, Johnnie III, and Gerald. She accepted Christ at an early age. She was one of the founding members of the Jordan River Church Ministries, where she served faithfully as an Usher and President of the Mother’s Ministry until her health declined.
She leaves behind to cherish her memories three sons: Larry (Carolyn), Gregory (Tina), and Gerald (Helen), nine grandchildren, Eighteen greatgrandchildren, four nieces, two nephews, and a host of great-nieces. She was preceded in death by her fourth son, the late Johnnie III.
LTribute oving
To my Granny (aka “Stank”), The special memories of you Will always bring a smile If I could only have you back for awhile Then we could sit and talk, eat pickles and wiggle our toes again, Just like we used to do You always meant so much to me and you always will. The fact that you’re no longer here Will always cause me pain But you’re forever in my heart until we meet again!!! I love you forever,
“Erica Kane”
~Acknowledgements~ Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent those beautiful flowers, that we saw sitting there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts we thank you so much for whatever part. We deeply appreciate your kind expression of sympathy in our time of great sorrow. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers.
~The Jordan Family
~Honorary Pallbearers~ Jimmy Taylor Robert G. Brooks Lloyd Rhodes Lorenzo Banks Leon Leaks Jesse McNairy
~Active Pallbearers~ Gregory D. Jordan Marcus D. Cash Christopher Jordan Markel Jordan Corey M. Mays, Jr. Kellen Cowley
~Interment ~
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 • 2:00 P.M. West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery 4000 Forest Hill Irene Road Memphis, Tennessee 38125
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“Together Again” A reunion occurred in heaven this week Of the sweetest and most joyful kind As Mom’s spirit moved beyond this earth Released from her mortal life And what a reunion it must have been! A joy beyond our conceiving When Mom met Dad in heaven again Ending her dignified grieving And we are certain Dad is still holding Mom’s hand While she cherishes each moment by his side And they’re experiencing the joy of being together again Catching up on the time they were denied For we know this isn’t the only reunion Someday we’ll be called back to be with them For life can lead us to greater happiness With the Lord and our loved ones in heaven So although we’ll miss our Mom profoundly Our grief is somewhat lessened For we are comforted knowing that she led a good life And she and Dad are now together in heaven