John Harwood Jordan
August 16, 1946 ~ October 7, 2013
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 10:00AM in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Father Brian Sanderfoot officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 10, 2013 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
John Harwood Jordan, 67, of Leonardtown, passed away on October 7, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. John was born August 16, 1946 in Montgomery County, MD. He is the son of Margaret Newhall Jordan and the late Russell Harwood Jordan.
John grew up in Takoma Park. He graduated from High Point High School in 1965. He then joined the United States Marine Corp where he served for 4 years of active duty and was in the reserves for 2 years. John served in the Vietnam War and was deployed overseas for 3 years, where he achieved the ranking of Sergeant before he received an honorable discharge in 1969. After returning home, John then worked for C&P Telephone/Verizon as a cable splicing technician until he retired in 2003 after 34 years of service. In his retirement, he drove tractor trailers for a while then started driving a school bus. He immensely enjoyed his time as a bus driver for Bell Boys Bus Service driving Bus 639. John was also a past chief and captain of the Leonardtown Rescue Squad. In his free time he loved to go boating with his wife, Louise, and take his boys fishing, crabbing and hunting.
John is survived by his eternal love, his wife Louise. He is also survived by his four sons, Calvin Jordan (Sara) of Fishersville VA, Chris Jordan (Dixie) of Hollywood, Curt Jordan of Leonardtown, and Craig Jordan (Kaitlin) of Annapolis; his brother Jay Jordan of Harwood MD; and his pride and joy, his four grandsons; Grayson, Troy, Luke and Brady.
Family will receive friends for John’s celebration of life on Thursday, October 10, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers at 7:00 PM recited by Reverend John Mattingly at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 10:00 AM at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, with Reverend Brian Sanderfoot and Reverend Thomas Crowley officiating. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Calvin Jordan, Chris Jordan, Curt Jordan, Craig Jordan, Kerry Klear, and Skip Adkins. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons; Grayson Jordan, Troy Jordan, Luke Jordan, and Brady Jordan.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Rescue Squad P.O. Box 299 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“You have our deepest sympathy, Louise. Our prayers are with you and your entire family. May God watch over all of you during this difficult time.”
“To the entire Jordon family- My heart is heavy to hear of the passing of cousin John. Please except my sincerest sympathy. “
“Dear Louise and Family, I’m so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was a wonderful person, a good husband and father. He’s in a much better place now with the Lord without anymore pain and discomfort of here on earth. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your boys. RIP John.”
“Louise & family – our sympathy & love go out to you & your family. May you find peace knowing that John is no longer suffering. Your love for him will always be in your heart. Your faith & your family will see you through the tough days ahead. We will keep you & your family in our thoughts & prayers. “
“Ray & I are so sorry for the terrible loss of such a wonderful father an husband. John will be greatly missed by all who knew him. “
“”To The Jordan Family” First let me make myself known to you and your family I am the person who let you use the electric chair for your husdand to use I am glad that I could be some help to you and your family hope that it helped you out. I am very sorry for to hear about the passing of your husband, father & grandfather. May he rest in peace now that he is not suffering any more andmay the Good take care of you and your family.”
“My and my son Allen’s hearts and prayers go out to the family at this sad time. John was such a sweet and caring man. He will be missed here on Earth but Heaven has welcomed a wonderful new angel!”
“Our hearts go out to all of the the Jordan Family. You all have our deepest sympathy. God Bless.”
“Our sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers .”
“Louise and family, so so sorrow for your lost,what a great man”
“Louise, I am so sorry to hear about John’s passing. May God Bless you and the family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.”
“We are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. He is in a better place now where he will be pain free. He was met by many angels (Dad for one). Call if you need anything. “
“Louise and family – our thoughts and prayers are with you. John was such a wonderful person and we were very privileged to know him. From the time on the rescue squad; dances; and seeing him at work; we have many wonderful memories of a great man. As John would say “thanks bud”. Paul and Debbie”
“Dear Louise and Family, My heart cries and goes out to each of you at this time. We have lost a kind and gentle man and a husband and father who loved each of you in a dear way. We know he is with God now and is watching over each of you as he told you during his suffering here on earth. God love you and I do as well.”
“Our sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers go out to the Jordan family.”
“Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Mr. Jordan. We pray he may rest pain free and his family may find peace knowing he is safe in the arms of the Lord. “
“Dear Calvin, I am so sorry for your loss, your father sounded like a wonderful man and as his soul is resting in peace, may you find peace as well, in the tender mercy of our Lord. God bless you and your family, Carol”
“Chris and Dixie, I’m so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers… you have another angel in heaven watching over you and the boys. If you need anything, please let us know.”
“What a very special person has gone to heaven to be an angel to watch over each of you. Our sympathy and love go out to you at this time.”
“Dear Louise, Calvin, Chris, Curt & Craig, We are so sorry to hear about John. A good neighbor and friend. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Chip, Jan & Jay Norris “
“Dear Louise and family, I am sorry for your loss. John was a tremendous Christian man who influenced many of us with his methodical caring for everything that he did. In this time of John’s passing, try to remember that the “God of the Mountain is still God in the Valley”. He will see you through. Rick and Linda Carroll”
“Louise and family, I am so sorry for your loss. A smile and a heart of gold that I will never forget. I feel blessed to have known him! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hannah, Nick, Evan & Chase”
“We are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was such a sweet person and will be missed by many. I have many memories of him & dad as I was growing up. Rest in Peace John.”
“” My sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers go out to my good friends the Jordan family. A great man, husband and father was lost and will sure to be missed!”
“Louise & Boys, we are sorry to learn of John’s death. He was truly a good person and a friend to me. Our work over the years in the Rescue Squad formed a bond that can never be known by those that have not done that work. I know that you will all miss him terribly, as will our community. I hope you find peace in knowing that John is receiving the reward of a life well lived, and a life of service to others. Peace & Love to all of you! See ya Bud! “
“Curt and family, Jerry and I want all of you to know we will continue to pray for you through this hard time. It sounds like your father was a wonderful man from all that we’ve heard and we are so sorry for your loss. He is dancing with Jesus now and in no pain. Peace and love to you all.”
“We are so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family now and always.”
“Louise and boys I am so sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful person and friend. Keep your many wonderful memories close to your heart. Hopefully he is visiting with your mom and dad and Leonard(his buddy). Love always”
“Louise & family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will always be in your heart, forever. He will be your guardian angel everyday. You all made him so happy and proud. He can now rest with no pain. Love and prayers!”
“Louise and family, my deepest condolences on John’s passing. He is at rest now and free of pain. Know that he is in the hands of our Lord, watching over you and the boys. May God comfort you all and bless you.”
“Louise and Family – I am very sorry for your loss. I know that in the time that I’ve spent with you – John loved his family more than anything. He will always be with you at your side, and is no longer suffering. Thank you for letting me be part of your family during his illness. We, at LVRS are here for anything that you may need in the future. “
“John was a wonderful person and very much loved and respected by our school staff and children. He will greatly missed by us all. Our thoughts and prayers go out the Jordan family.”
“Louise and Family We are sadden to hear of John’s passing. John and I shared many good time over our career with the Telco Co. Always a big smile and a kind word a funny story and a willingness to help. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family “
“Louise and family, We are very sorry to hear about John. It was easy to see he loved his wife, children and grandchildren. You will always have your wonderful memories. Take care.”
“So sorry to hear of Mr. J’s passing. Always knew Ally and Connor were in goods hands to and from LMS when Mr. J was behind the wheel of bus 639. Semper Fi and God Bless, the Strauss Family.”
“Louise, so sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Chris and family, So sorry about your dad’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May he Rest in Peace.”
“Curt, so sorry for you and your families loss. Please let us know if we can do anything. Love ya”
“Louise and family, So sorry to hear of John’s passing…such a friendly, good man…know he will be watching you from above and still part of your lives..you are all in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Calvin and Sara – You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Calvin, your father sounds like he had a good soul. You’re very lucky to have shared his life. Bless you and all your family.”
“Calvin & Sara – Thinking of you & your family with love, sympathy & prayers. May God comfort you in this time of loss. “
“Louise and family, We were very sorry to hear about John. It was evident that you, your sons and grandsons were the loves of his life. Enjoy the memories.”
“Dear Louise and boys, I will keep you all in my prayers. John is in a better place and not in pain any more.”
“Louise, Calvin, Chris, Curt & Craig, My heart aches for you all as you mourn the loss of John, your husband, father and best friend. I have such wonderful memories of John when we were growing up together, our families were so close. Other great memories are when he show up at our grandparents up in Oakland, MD with a group of his friends, all on Harleys, it was hysterical. Another was eating breakfast at our house one Sunday after he came home from the Vietnam War and not knowing how to tell my Mom, Aunt Jeanne, that he just couldn’t bring himself to eat our family favorite breakfast, cream chipped beef on toast. Any Vets out there will get the joke. His beautiful smile will forever be etched on my Heart. Know that he is with his Lord and Savoir, Jesus Christ. My love and prayers surround you all. Cousin Cheri”
“Louise and boys, i just heard of John’s death and wanted to reach out to you. My heart is breaking for you during this extremely difficult time in your lives. He was such a great guy! As your neighbor for many years i saw what a wonderful husband, father and neighbor he was. He will truly be missed. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers!”
“Chris, Dixie and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers at this very difficult time. “
“Louise and family we are very sorry to hear of the passing of John. We remember John as a very caring and loving person to his family. A great supporter for his sons in Boy Scouts. We wish the very best for all the family for better days ahead. “
“Louise and sons, my prayers and thoughts are with you.”
“Mrs. Jordan, Calvin, Chris, Curt, Craig & Jordan family- I would like to extend my sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad/husband. I have so many great memories of Mr. Jordan growing up in the Tudor Hall neighborhood. “
“Louise: Please accept my condolences over your loss of John, who, as you and everyone who knew him, was one of the finest and most decent people in the land. God bless you and your family.”