Published February 06, 2009 03:52 pm - Henry Ford Jordan, a resident of Countryside Convalescent Home, East Lackawannock Township, passed away at 5:38 p.m. Wednesday (2-4-09) in the nursing home after a short illness. He was 91.
Henry Ford Jordan
Chemical company retiree was WWII veteran
Henry Ford Jordan, a resident of Countryside Convalescent Home, East Lackawannock Township, passed away at 5:38 p.m. Wednesday (2-4-09) in the nursing home after a short illness. He was 91.
Mr. Jordan was born March 15, 1917, in Upper Hillville, Perry Township, Armstrong County, to Kline and Pearl Seybert Jordan.
He was a graduate of East Brady High School.
Henry retired after 35 years from The Witco Chemical Co., Petrolia, Butler County.
A World War II veteran, Henry served his country in the battle of Remagen Bridge in Germany. He served in the 9th Armored Division.
He was married to Anna Levy Jordan for 52 years. They married Sept. 13, 1947, and she preceded him in death Nov. 20, 1999.
He was also preceded in death by six sisters and two brothers.
Henry was a member of Mercer United Methodist Church and Parker United Methodist Church.
He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Kittanning; and a member of Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Connoquenessing, Pa.
He is survived by his son, Gary Jordan and his wife Barbara, Mercer; his daughter, JoAnn King and her husband Larry, Tyler, Texas; and four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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Henry Ford, 91, East Lackawannock Township.
Calling hours: 2 p.m. to time of service Saturday (2-7-09) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
Service: Funeral service at 4 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Eric Leonard, pastor of Mercer United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial: Findley Township Cemetery.