George L. Jordan, 94 of Seattle, WA. was born March 2, 1926 in Dumas, AR to George Jordan, Sr. and Elvira Eatmon.
At an early age, his family moved to St. Louis, MO where he was raised. He graduated in 1944 from Sumner High School in St. Louis and soon after was inducted into the U.S. Navy. He was stationed at Sandpoint Naval Air Station in Seattle and discharged in 1946 in Bremerton, WA. At which time, Jordan decided to remain in Washington State and was employed by the Boeings Co. He went on to attend the University of Washington school of Pharmacy and graduated in 1953. While attending college, Jordan worked for the Maritime Association as a Longshoreman and advanced to Waterfront Checker. He also worked as a Pharmacist at Mayrand Drugstore in Seattle.
In 1964, Jordan and his wife opened Jordan’s Drug and Grocery Center in Seattle, WA. Over the years, Jordan worked many long hours, helped many people and community organizations and proudly served his community for 35 years. So many in the Seattle area knew, loved and respected him.
Jordan was always a kind and generous person. He loved traveling abroad and within the U.S. to visit family. He also enjoyed fishing, gardening, photography and above all he was an avid sports enthusiast, loving baseball and basketball but was a diehard Seahawk fan with season tickets. He was also a proud, lifetime member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
On Weds., October 7, Jordan peacefully passed away and will forever be missed by those he leaves behind.
Jordan is survived by his wife Nettie Jordan, daughter, Glenda Jordan-Buchanan and son, Arlyn Jordan. Grandchildren Andre Piper Jordan (Tanesha), Aaron Jordan and Donny Buchanan. Great Grandchildren Andre Jordan Jr. and Piper Jordan and a host of relatives and friends. No services will be held due to COVID 19. The family would like to sincerely thank everyone for their support and acts of love expressed with calls, cards, flowers and prayers. It is sincerely appreciated during this difficult time.
