Mr. Jordan died Tuesday May 19, 1987 at Jackson Parish hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Bienville Parish, educated at Meadows Draughon Business College in Shreveport, and was a retired papermaker from the Hodge Mill where he was a pioneer in the labor union movement. He also maintained both timber and oil and gas interests in Bienville Parish. He was well known in Northern Louisiana for his member in the Masonic fraternity, a 50 year affiliation. He was a member of Jonesboro Lodge No. 280, F & AM where he served as Worshipful Master on several occasions. Mr. Jordan was a 32nd degree Mason, Monroe Scottish Rite Bodies and held most positions in the 5th district Masonic Lodge including District Deputy Grand Master. He was a member of the official family of the Grand Master and served as Grand representative of the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana to Seronisima Naciona, Columbia, South America. He was extremely proficient in the esoteric Masonic Work, confered numerous degrees and lectured many candidates. Mr. Jordan is survived by his wife of 60 years Idell Cummings Jordan, one daughter, one son, one sister, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren,
Mr. Jordan died Tuesday May 19, 1987 at Jackson Parish hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Bienville Parish, educated at Meadows Draughon Business College in Shreveport, and was a retired papermaker from the Hodge Mill where he was a pioneer in the labor union movement. He also maintained both timber and oil and gas interests in Bienville Parish. He was well known in Northern Louisiana for his member in the Masonic fraternity, a 50 year affiliation. He was a member of Jonesboro Lodge No. 280, F & AM where he served as Worshipful Master on several occasions. Mr. Jordan was a 32nd degree Mason, Monroe Scottish Rite Bodies and held most positions in the 5th district Masonic Lodge including District Deputy Grand Master. He was a member of the official family of the Grand Master and served as Grand representative of the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana to Seronisima Naciona, Columbia, South America. He was extremely proficient in the esoteric Masonic Work, confered numerous degrees and lectured many candidates. Mr. Jordan is survived by his wife of 60 years Idell Cummings Jordan, one daughter, one son, one sister, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren,
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