He was a 1962 graduate of Drew Central High School and was an active member of the Drew Central School Board for 20 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from Georgia Pacific Paper Company in 2002 following a 37-year career serving in numerous roles and building relationships across the mill. He was a life-long member of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, and was a member of countless committees helping to move the Lord's work forward.
Jack's hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening, playing dominoes, and watching sports. Family was priority! He spent countless hours and drove thousands of miles to support his kids and grandkids in their activities. He was preceded in death by his parents; Jack Sr. and Maude Jordan, four brothers; Adrian, Bobby, Gary, and Alvin Jordan, two sisters; Jewel Hargis and Lela Gavin.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Jane Hogue Jordan of Monticello; three daughters - Karen Murphy and husband Greg of Texarkana, Sharon Hickam and husband Clark of Monticello, and Jamie Sparks and husband Jeremy of Alexander, AR; one son - Kevin Jordan and wife Jennifer of Conway; one brother - Dan Jordan and Glynda of Monticello; one sister - Shelby Lynn Williams of Monticello, two sisters-in-law - Marie Loveless Jordan of Monticello and Francis White Jordan of Monticello; 9 grandchildren Jackson Murphy of Little Rock, Andrew Murphy of Texarkana, Jordan, Hunter, and Jake Hickam of Monticello, Addison and Kenley Jordan of Conway, Jett and Jude Sparks of Alexander, AR; one great-grandchild Kai Elliot Hickam of Monticello; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services following Covid-19 guidelines will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. David Jacks officiating. Virtual attendance of the funeral will be offered via Facebook Live at https://m.facebook.com/sgbcmont/. A visitation service will occur at 12:00 p.m. preceding the service at the church. Burial will be in Union Ridge Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(23)
John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 29, 2020 You are all in our thoughts and prayers during the days ahead.Love,
John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Jake, Jared, & Brad
Jimmy & Donna Hill
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 29, 2020 Jane and family,Jack was a great friend and left a legacy in each of you. Love and prayers for all of you during the days ahead. We will all feel a void but we will all see him again.
Love,
Jimmy & Donna
Sharon Shook McIntyre
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 29, 2020 Dear Jane & Family of Jack,I am so sorry for your loss. I came to know you all when I moved my letter from Pauline to Shady Grove many years ago. Jack was always so nice and such a gentleman. He will be missed here on earth but Heaven gained an angel.
In Christian Love,
Sharon
Margie Chambers Irbe
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, December 29, 2020 Jane: May your tears of grief be washed away with tears of joy as you remember the life you shared.Classmate and friend, Margie Irbe
Esther Burton
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 29, 2020 Jane, you and your family are in my prayers. You know Jack is in heaven with his Lord and Savior. May the Lord bless and comfort you in the days to come. Love you and your familyGary & Sandra Murphy
TEXARKANA, AR Tuesday, December 29, 2020 No doubt the first words Jack Jordan heard in heaven were "Well done thou good and faithful servant". We gained a good friend when our son was blessed with Mr. Jack as his father-in-law.Thankful for the promise of comfort when our hearts are pained with sorrow and thankful that saved people never have to say goodbye.
Valerie Moring
Sheridan, AR Monday, December 28, 2020 Praying for you and family Kevin- your Edafio familySarah and Cody Smith
Rogers, AR Monday, December 28, 2020 Jamie, We are deeply sorry for your loss. We are thinking and praying for you and your family daily-for strength, comfort, and peace.Butch and Judy Selig
Benton, AR Monday, December 28, 2020 Jane and family,We are so very sorry for your loss of Jack. He was such a likable gentleman and will be missed by all who knew him. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Love,
Judy and Butch
Pam Leeper
, AR Monday, December 28, 2020 I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My prayers go out to each of you. God bless you all.Sissy Berryman
Monticello, AR Monday, December 28, 2020 I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort.Barbara Hayden
Monticello, AR Monday, December 28, 2020 Mrs. Jordan and children, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying God’s comfort for all of you during this difficult time. Love ya!Larry and Charlotte Wilson
Monticello, AR Monday, December 28, 2020 Prayers for your family at this time.Michael Griffith
Hamburg, AR Monday, December 28, 2020 I am sorry to hear about Mr Jack . I am praying for all of you.Dewayne Willis, Rogers, Arkansas
Rogers, AR Sunday, December 27, 2020 So sorry to hear of this. I love you. Dewayne WillisTonya Hudgens
Hot Springs, AR Sunday, December 27, 2020 So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.Mickey and June McCone
Hamburg, AR Sunday, December 27, 2020 Many fond memories of Jack while I worked with him. May God bless and comfort all of the family.David, Stacy, and Macy Jordan
Conway, AR Sunday, December 27, 2020 Our hearts are broken, but we have hope in Christ. Uncle Jack is not lost, he is healthy and whole with His Savior. Oh what a reunion he is experiencing! Our prayers and support are with each of you. May God be your comfort and meet your every need. We love you all!Gloria Rawls Schwzb
Bentonville, AR Sunday, December 27, 2020 Family , I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time .Marijo Pruett Miles
Spfld, MO Sunday, December 27, 2020 So very sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one . You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely , MarijoBrenda Anthoni
Pine Bluff, AR Sunday, December 27, 2020 Jamie I am so sorry for your families loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Pat Matthews
Maumelle, AR Sunday, December 27, 2020 To Jane, Karen, Sharon, Jamie, & Kevin,I am so sorry for your loss.
Pat Matthews
Mark & Jenny Jordan
Bentonville, AR Sunday, December 27, 2020 Uncle Jack-Thank you for all the great memories...and there are a ton of them. I will miss you & I love you!!Mark, Jenny, Matt, Dirkston, & Jett