Lloyd Alexander (Alex) Jordan, Jr., 86, of 1110 Knollwood Place in Martinsville, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem. He was born in Richmond, VA on July 11, 1925 to Lloyd A.and Beatrice Williamson Jordan. Alex graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, University of Richmond and the T.C. Williams School of Law, all in Richmond. He served in the Army Air Corp during WWII in China, Burma and India. He was a lifetime member of the Hump Pilots Association. Alex was employed in mortgage banking for more than 36 years, retiring from the Mortgage Company of Virginia (now a subsidiary of Carter Bank and Trust), where he was an officer and a director. He was a former director of the Virginia Mortgage Brokers Association, the Kiwanis Club, Mt. Olivet Ruritan Club and Martinsville/Henry County YMCA. He also served as a member of Martinsville SCORE Association. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Martinsville where he was a lifetime deacon and served on various committees during a 50 year period.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Gayle Jordan.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Kelly Jordan of the residence; two sons, Dr. James A. Jordan and wife, Sandra Woodall Jordan of Martinsville, Carter L. Jordan and wife, Mary Lyn Spencer Jordan of Lewisville, Texas; two sisters, Ruth Jordan of Richmond, Carolyn Greene and husband, Richard Greene of Newport News; one brother, Bill Jordan of Richmond, five grandchildren, Josh, Spencer, Mary Carter, Caroline and Riggs and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 17, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church in Martinsville with Dr. Dennis Knight and Rev. John Fulcher officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be private.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist church of Martinsville, 23 Starling Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112 or the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 3907, Martinsville, VA 24115.
Arrangements are by the Martinsville Chapel of Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home.
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July 25, 2011
Cathey Strong
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Jordan family at the loss of your love one. Carter may fond memories of your Dad bring you comfort.
July 19, 2011
Doug Weyer
My sympathy to the entire Jordan Family and especially to Carter and Mary Lyn. May God Bless you during this time.
July 18, 2011
Glenn and Janice Sellers
We send our sympathy to each of the family.
July 16, 2011
Keith Brand
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
PS 116:15…”Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.”
July 16, 2011
Keith Brand
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all through this time...
PS 116:15…”Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.”
July 16, 2011
Mollye Rhea
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. I'd like to share a quote that I hope will bring some comfort.
"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die." Author, Thomas Campbell
I know that he will live on in your hearts forever more.
Love you,
Mollye Greene Rhea
July 16, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jim and Diane Greer (Norfolk VA)
July 16, 2011
Joel Shelton
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
July 15, 2011
Ann Marks
You are in my thoughts and prayers constantly. May God Bless You as you continue to shine for Him in your love of others.
July 15, 2011
Chuck Neely
We are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Our prayers are with the Jordan family.
Chuck and Lou ann Neely
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