1933-2025
William Richard Jordan, Sr., 91, son of Samuel and Frances (Lacy) Jordan, was born July 15, 1933, in Ross. He passed away on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at his home.
Bill enlisted into the United States Navy, serving from 1951 to 1954 during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge, Bill worked several jobs including boiler technician, tractor sales, garage maintenance, and was a truck driver for many years, working for Crouse Cartage for more than 20 years and even obtained his GED in 1982. On June 25, 1966, he was united in marriage to Linda Sue Lynam in Omaha, Nebraska. They made their home in Audubon, Carroll, Kansas City, Chicago, North Carolina, Kansas and, for the last 10 years, in Panora.
He was a member of the Guthrie Center United Methodist Church, Life member of the American Legion, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars for more than 55 years.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Jordan of Panora; daughters, Debi May (Steve) Barrington of Florida and Donna Trask of Tennessee; sons, William “Bill” Jordan, Jr. of California; Randolph Jordan of Arizona; and Scott Jordan of Panora; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; sister, Lee (Verdon) Sorensen of Shenandoah; and brother, Franklin (Pat) Jordan of California; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Andrew Barrington; sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Jim Young; two nephews, Mike and Jeff; father-in-law, Dale Lynam; mother-in-law, Betty Lynam; brother-in-law, Carl Kepple; and sister-in-law, Pam Lynam.
Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at the Guthrie Center United Methodist Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Brethren Cemetery, Panora, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.