John Harold Jordan

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Funeral services for John Harold Jordan, 89, of Lula, were held Wednesday, Nov. 25, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with the Rev. Mark Stroud officiating. Interment will follow in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Swayne Cochran officiating. Full military honors will be provided by the United States Air Force and the Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720. 

  Mr.Jordan passed away Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Hospice. 

    Born June 25, 1931, in Banks County, he was the son of the late Hoyt D. Jordan and Ethel Jones Jordan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Swayne Jordan; sisters, Lavern J. Saxon and Wilma J. Sheridan; sisters-in-law, Brenda Parker Jordan and Lynn Caudell Jordan; brothers-in-law, Ralph Dooley, Ulysess Carpenter, Odos Sheridan and Jackie Wilson. 

  Mr. Jordan was retired from Mt. Vernon Mills, Alto, and was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church where he served as Deacon for many years. Mr. Jordan proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. 

  Surviving are his sisters and brothers-in-law, Bobbie J. Carpenter of Lula, Margaret J. Dooley of Warner Robins, Emily J. Perry (Buford) of Commerce, Gayle J. Wright (Wesley) of Bogart, and Elaine J. Fleming (Doug) of Alto; brothers and sisters-in-law, Talmadge Jordan (Joyce) of Maysville, Richard Jordan (Patsy) of Lula, Dayle Jordan of Lula, and Stanley Jordan (Cathy) of Tignal; brother-in-law, David (Sonny) Saxon of Lula; special niece, Janie Sheridan Wilkes; many nieces and nephews. 

  The family would like to express thanks to Northeast Georgia Medical Center Hospice and Hill Haven Nursing Home for their care. 

  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Rock Springs Baptist Church, 747 Rock Springs Road, Lula, GA 30554. 

  An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. 

  McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia was in charge of the arrangements.