Bill Jordan
December 4, 1919 ~ April 16, 2013
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
Charles William "Bill" Jordan, 93, of Sugar Hollow Rd., Fairview, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at the VA Medical Center, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.
He was a much loved and respected man and will be deeply missed. He touched all with his kindness who were fortunate to have met him.
A native of Pittsboro, NC, he was a son of the late Charles James and Etta Fields Jordan. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Jane Travis.
Mr. Jordan was a veteran of the US Army in World War II serving in the 2nd armored division reverently known as the "Hell on Wheels" division.
Mr. Jordan moved his family from Goldsboro to Hendersonville and operated Jordan Office Equipment for many years before settling in Fairview. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Mr. Jordan is survived by his wife, Evelyn Huntley Jordan; daughters Rebecca Holbert, Carol Shumbera, and Betty Butler, all of Fairview; 3 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren; and brothers Gene (G.B.) Jordan of Raleigh, and Walter Jordan of Fayetteville.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, with the Revs. Ronald Roberts and Jim Whitted officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Many thanks go to the Adult Day Services of Care Partners and the Community Living Center and Hospice of the VA Medical Center for their caring and attention.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to either the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org), select "Tributes" and search for Bill Jordan Memorial Fund, or Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, PO Box 1454, Fairview, NC 28730.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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Sorry to hear about Bill,it has been many yrs.since i seen him.Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family members. May God bless and hold you in his hand. Bill will be missed by all of us.
Loved Mr. Jordan! Super sweet man! And I LOVED to watch him eat at church gatherings….
With heartfelt thoughts and deepest sympathy.
Bill was a beloved participant at CarePartners Adult day ! He will be remembered as a gentleman and a lovable character! Much love to the family! Thank you so much for the opportunity to know and love Bill!
GOD BLESS YOU WITH HIS COMFORT IN THIS TIME OF NEED BILLIE, AND KEITH
It’s the little things, the small, everyday occurrences that you’ll remember. The laughs, the stories, the smiles. And even though it seems like you can never recover from your loss, it is these very memories that will help push the pain away and bring back the smiles.
Such special memories I will have always of my brother Bill.
Bill such a quality person,with always a smile and kind words for everyone. He was so special to us all.
Our hearts go out to all the family wishing we could be there with you.
Our Love,
Walter and Mary
We look forward to the day we are reunited with loved ones through Christ.For now I am thankful to be left with the wonderful memories Bill has given us. I will miss talking with Bill.
To Carol and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. May the Lord surround you and yours with loving caring people during this difficult time. Employees of Remco Supply, Inc.
Our thoughts and prayers are for each of you. God Bless.
I worked with Bill at 445 Biltmore Ave. He always had a big smile and made everyone feel special. My prayers are with the family.
May you find comfort and peace at this difficult time.
Condolences to the family and friends.