He was the tenth of twelve children born to Viola Bailey (1875-1964) and James Rogers Jordan (1873-1951).
He lived with his parents until he left to attend Rice University. He was a very intelligent young man, and graduated from the university with the highest honors. After graduation, he returned to his parents' home in Arcadia.
He suffered for a long time with depression, which continued to worsen while he was at Rice. Once home, the family noticed his condition worsen when he slapped his mother. His behavior made his father realize they needed to place him in a mental hospital for treatment.
On May 8, 1946, the family believes that Joe had decided to return home and choose to follow the railroad track. He was hit by an oncoming train and was killed. The engineer never saw him.
He was the tenth of twelve children born to Viola Bailey (1875-1964) and James Rogers Jordan (1873-1951).
He lived with his parents until he left to attend Rice University. He was a very intelligent young man, and graduated from the university with the highest honors. After graduation, he returned to his parents' home in Arcadia.
He suffered for a long time with depression, which continued to worsen while he was at Rice. Once home, the family noticed his condition worsen when he slapped his mother. His behavior made his father realize they needed to place him in a mental hospital for treatment.
On May 8, 1946, the family believes that Joe had decided to return home and choose to follow the railroad track. He was hit by an oncoming train and was killed. The engineer never saw him.
Family Members
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Henderson Jordan
1896–1958
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Nettie Jordan Thornton
1898–1989
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William Reves Jordan
1900–1995
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Susan Elizabeth Jordan Pearce
1902–1972
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Minnie Mae Jordan Watson
1903–2001
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Carl J Jordan
1904–1904
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Turner Loy Jordan
1906–1999
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James Garvis Jordan
1908–1925
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Martha Earline Jordan
1911–2004
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Inez Jordan Cobb Farmer
1915–2011
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Mildred Irene Jordan Larry
1920–2012
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