William Robert Jordan
August 14, 1916 -
June 6, 2013

Visitation

June 7, 2013
5-8 PM

Service 

June 8, 2013
11:00 AM

Interment

Obituary

Funeral services for William Robert Jordan, age 96 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Saturday at 11:00 am at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Black and Bro. Tom Russell officiating. Burial will follow in Higgins Cedar Hills Memorial Gardens. Mr. Jordan passed away Thursday morning in Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro.

A native of Dayton, TN, he was the son of the late Henry Richard and Susan Ritchie Jordan. Mr. Jordan moved to Chattanooga at age ten and to Lincoln County in 1994. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force, retired accountant with Brooks Welding Supply, and a member of the Washington Street Church of Christ. Prior to moving to Fayetteville Mr. Jordan served as an Elder at White Oak Church of Christ in Chattanooga.

Survivors include his wife of 72 years Dora Winkler Jordan of Fayetteville, two daughters Anne Underwood and husband John of Fayetteville, Jennifer Anderson and husband David of Garland, TX, grandchildren Shannon Reed of Fayetteville, Allyson Barnes of Fayetteville, Julie (Julio) Orantes of Murfreesboro, TN, Carrie (Jeb) Matulich of Frisco, TX and Leigh (Eric) Houston of Castle Rock, CO, 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Jordan was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.

Visitation with the family will be Friday evening from 5-8 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.

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15 Comments

  1. W. Paul and Janet Kee

    Bill was a giant in the Faith. He launched out to visit Cameroon and also supported the work there in many ways. What a joy to be with him and Dora last October! He really nutured us and many medical missionaries over the years and will NEVER be forgotten.

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  2. rexine douthit pigg

    This is a celebration of life experiences for your Dad Anne ! just think what he experienced.in 96 years, AWESOME! you are so blessed to have had him and a Christian Mom/family. In Christian love, Rexine

    Reply
  3. nancy mcgee jackson

    We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Bill while we were delivering meals-on-wheels about 8 years ago. He was always so friendly and full of energy.
    It was truly inspirational to see someone in their 80’s reaching out and helping others.
    Every time I saw him out in public he would always stop and talk. I hope I can age as well as he did.
    May peace fill your hearts.

    Our sympathy, Bill and Nancy McGee Jackson

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  4. nancy mcgee jackson

    Dear Family,

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  5. Carolyn Brooks

    Dear Anne and Family,
    You and your Mom and family are in my thoughts and prayers. How blessed you have been to have your Dad and Mom for this many years! What a sweet couple and what an example to everyone. Think of all the wonderful memories and stay strong.
    Love you,

    Reply
  6. Ronnie and Eloise Hudgins

    Mrs.Dora, Anne and all the family. So sorry to learn of Mr. Jordan’s passing. We loved talking with him when we attended Washington St. He was very learned in the Scriptures and a joy to be around. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time. Blessings, Ronnie and Eloise

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  7. Tippy Ingram

    Please accept my sympathy in the loss of this very special member of your family.

    Reply
  8. Kathy Smith

    Allyson, I am sorry for your loss; my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Reply
  9. Dora Barnes

    To all the Underwood Family,
    Sending my deepest sympathy to all the family. So sorry to learn of Mr. Jordan’s passing. May your precious memories bring comfort to you at this difficult time.
    Dora Barnes

    Reply
  10. Sarah and Jack Raby

    We loved Mr. Jordan. Mr. and Mrs. Jordan were such inspirations to us. We loved talking with them at church. I know that your hearts are hurting as are ours. Please know that your are in our prayers now and in the future. May God give our peace. We love all of you.

    Reply
  11. Faye and Johnny Hill

    Dear Anne and family,

    We are thinking of all of you and wishing you peace.

    With much love,

    The Hills

    Reply
  12. Janice Moore Gregory

    Mrs. Jordan, Anne and family:

    I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Jordan passing away. He and Mrs. Jordan have been such good neighbors to Mom all these years. He will be greatly missed. God bless, Brent and Janice

    Reply
  13. Wanda Preston

    Anne and family, I know your hearts are sad with the passing of your dad. Never a time when we are ready for good-byes, even if only temporary. You are in my thoughts and prayers although I will not be there at the visitation or funeral.

    Reply
  14. Cindy Mitchell Mingle

    We are so sad to hear about the death of Mr. Jordan. He was such a kind man. The entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rarely do you hear of people today being married for 72 years – what a wonderful example Mr and Mrs Jordan have been to all of us.

    Reply
  15. Danny and Patricia Bryant

    Patricia and I are sorry for your loss.To of lived 96 years and been married 72 years is amazing .Our prayers are with your family.

    Reply

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15 Comments

  1. W. Paul and Janet Kee

    Bill was a giant in the Faith. He launched out to visit Cameroon and also supported the work there in many ways. What a joy to be with him and Dora last October! He really nutured us and many medical missionaries over the years and will NEVER be forgotten.

    Reply
  2. rexine douthit pigg

    This is a celebration of life experiences for your Dad Anne ! just think what he experienced.in 96 years, AWESOME! you are so blessed to have had him and a Christian Mom/family. In Christian love, Rexine

    Reply
  3. nancy mcgee jackson

    We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Bill while we were delivering meals-on-wheels about 8 years ago. He was always so friendly and full of energy.
    It was truly inspirational to see someone in their 80’s reaching out and helping others.
    Every time I saw him out in public he would always stop and talk. I hope I can age as well as he did.
    May peace fill your hearts.

    Our sympathy, Bill and Nancy McGee Jackson

    Reply
  4. nancy mcgee jackson

    Dear Family,

    Reply
  5. Carolyn Brooks

    Dear Anne and Family,
    You and your Mom and family are in my thoughts and prayers. How blessed you have been to have your Dad and Mom for this many years! What a sweet couple and what an example to everyone. Think of all the wonderful memories and stay strong.
    Love you,

    Reply
  6. Ronnie and Eloise Hudgins

    Mrs.Dora, Anne and all the family. So sorry to learn of Mr. Jordan’s passing. We loved talking with him when we attended Washington St. He was very learned in the Scriptures and a joy to be around. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time. Blessings, Ronnie and Eloise

    Reply
  7. Tippy Ingram

    Please accept my sympathy in the loss of this very special member of your family.

    Reply
  8. Kathy Smith

    Allyson, I am sorry for your loss; my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Reply
  9. Dora Barnes

    To all the Underwood Family,
    Sending my deepest sympathy to all the family. So sorry to learn of Mr. Jordan’s passing. May your precious memories bring comfort to you at this difficult time.
    Dora Barnes

    Reply
  10. Sarah and Jack Raby

    We loved Mr. Jordan. Mr. and Mrs. Jordan were such inspirations to us. We loved talking with them at church. I know that your hearts are hurting as are ours. Please know that your are in our prayers now and in the future. May God give our peace. We love all of you.

    Reply
  11. Faye and Johnny Hill

    Dear Anne and family,

    We are thinking of all of you and wishing you peace.

    With much love,

    The Hills

    Reply
  12. Janice Moore Gregory

    Mrs. Jordan, Anne and family:

    I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Jordan passing away. He and Mrs. Jordan have been such good neighbors to Mom all these years. He will be greatly missed. God bless, Brent and Janice

    Reply
  13. Wanda Preston

    Anne and family, I know your hearts are sad with the passing of your dad. Never a time when we are ready for good-byes, even if only temporary. You are in my thoughts and prayers although I will not be there at the visitation or funeral.

    Reply
  14. Cindy Mitchell Mingle

    We are so sad to hear about the death of Mr. Jordan. He was such a kind man. The entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rarely do you hear of people today being married for 72 years – what a wonderful example Mr and Mrs Jordan have been to all of us.

    Reply
  15. Danny and Patricia Bryant

    Patricia and I are sorry for your loss.To of lived 96 years and been married 72 years is amazing .Our prayers are with your family.

    Reply

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