North Augusta, SC—Memorial Services for Mr. Andrew Jackson “Andy” Jordan, Jr., 65, of East Shoreline Drive, North Augusta, SC, who entered into rest October 21, 2015, will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock in Grace United Methodist Church. Rev. James D. Dennis, Jr. officiating.
Mr. Jordan was a native of Jefferson County, a former resident of Augusta, having made North Augusta his home for the past 10 years. He was the retired owner of Andy Jordan’s Bicycle Warehouse and was a member of the National Bicycle Dealers Association. Andy was the organizer of the Lock-to-Lock Bike Ride, the oldest bicycle ride in the Augusta area, which serves as the fundraiser for bicycle advocacy. He was a founding member of “Save Our Canal” and “Save the Butt Memorial Bridge” efforts as well as assisting with the creation of the North Augusta Greeneway. Susan and Andy were the founders of the Augusta BMX Racing Track. Andy was a Professional Drummer from 1966 to 1997.
He was preceded in death by a son, Anthony James Jordan, his parents, Andrew Jackson “Jack” Jordan, Sr., and Rose Evans Jordan Shank and his wife’s parents, Howard and Edith Hensley.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Susan Hensley Jordan; a son and daughter-in-law, Drew and Kim Jordan, North Augusta; a daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Stephen Sprules, Roswell, Georgia; a sister, Kathleen Rosier, Florida.
The family will receive friends at the church following the service.
Memorials may be made to a local Bicycle Association of choice.
As Andy Jordan’s health declined, a pest control bill arrived one day at his home in North Augusta.
Inside was more than a payment request.
“On the bill was a personal note to my dad,” said Drew Jordan, Andy’s son. “The man wrote that his father bought his very first bike from the store. He detailed what a joy the bike was and how he’s now passing it along to his son.”
Andy Jordan – who opened Andy Jordan’s Bicycle Warehouse in 1974 – died Wednesday at 65.
Jordan was a cycling pioneer in Augusta, greeting customers at 527 13th St. for more than four decades.
“I’d go into Andy’s shop looking for a spare tire,” Augusta cyclist and friend Mark Albertin said. “But a 15-minute stop would turn into an all afternoon conversation. We’d talk about bikes, saving the world – literally anything and everything.
“I thought I was special because of how much time Andy spent with me. … Then I realized he did the same with so many others.”
The bicycle warehouse was gutted by a fire in 1998, causing the business to briefly relocate.
Albertin said the blaze would have destroyed the dreams of most shop owners. For Jordan, however, it only increased his determination to make cycling a priority in Augusta.
Less than a year after the fire, Jordan reopened at his original location.
“Not only did Andy reopen, he had made the shop so much better,” Albertin said. “I always thought that spoke volumes about his character.”
Since his father’s passing, Drew says the outpouring of support has overwhelmed his family. At one point Wednesday evening, Drew turned off his phone with hopes of getting sleep because the calls were so frequent.
On Thursday, he had received 26 text messages in a span of only a few hours.
“My dad was super humble,” Drew said. “In his decline, he was talking about a funeral and said, ‘Y’all don’t need to do anything, no one’s going to come anyway.’ I just said, ‘You’re crazy. You’ve impacted so many lives.’”
Albertin still recalls a 2008 bike race in Dublin, Ga., during St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Albertin had pulled a pack of cyclists for a number of miles before his legs started to weaken. One by one, bikers passed Albertin, without showing proper appreciation.
“It made Andy so mad,” Albertin said. “He was actually scolding people. You know, I’ll never forget that moment. Andy and I rode side-by-side for the rest of the race and just talked like we were back in his bike shop.”
Among Jordan’s accomplishments, he was a founder of Augusta BMX, a professional drummer and
started the Lock-to-Lock bicycle ride. He also made numerous contributions to Wheel Movement CSRA, along with other local organizations.
Jordan contributed proceeds from the Lock-to-Lock Bike Ride to local advocacy groups.
“We’ve lost a huge footprint in the Augusta community,” said longtime friend Randy DuTeau. “Andy’s impact was greatly felt by so many people.”
Mr. Jordan was a native of Jefferson County, a former resident of Augusta, having made North Augusta his home for the past 10 years. He was the retired owner of Andy Jordan’s Bicycle Warehouse and was a member of the National Bicycle Dealers Association. Andy was the organizer of the Lock-to-Lock Bike Ride, the oldest bicycle ride in the Augusta area, which serves as the fundraiser for bicycle advocacy. He was a founding member of “Save Our Canal” and “Save the Butt Memorial Bridge” efforts as well as assisting with the creation of the North Augusta Greeneway. Susan and Andy were the founders of the Augusta BMX Racing Track. Andy was a Professional Drummer from 1966 to 1997.
He was preceded in death by a son, Anthony James Jordan, his parents, Andrew Jackson “Jack” Jordan, Sr., and Rose Evans Jordan Shank and his wife’s parents, Howard and Edith Hensley.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Susan Hensley Jordan; a son and daughter-in-law, Drew and Kim Jordan, North Augusta; a daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Stephen Sprules, Roswell, Georgia; a sister, Kathleen Rosier, Florida.
The family will receive friends at the church following the service.
Memorials may be made to a local Bicycle Association of choice.
As Andy Jordan’s health declined, a pest control bill arrived one day at his home in North Augusta.
Inside was more than a payment request.
“On the bill was a personal note to my dad,” said Drew Jordan, Andy’s son. “The man wrote that his father bought his very first bike from the store. He detailed what a joy the bike was and how he’s now passing it along to his son.”
Andy Jordan – who opened Andy Jordan’s Bicycle Warehouse in 1974 – died Wednesday at 65.
Jordan was a cycling pioneer in Augusta, greeting customers at 527 13th St. for more than four decades.
“I’d go into Andy’s shop looking for a spare tire,” Augusta cyclist and friend Mark Albertin said. “But a 15-minute stop would turn into an all afternoon conversation. We’d talk about bikes, saving the world – literally anything and everything.
“I thought I was special because of how much time Andy spent with me. … Then I realized he did the same with so many others.”
The bicycle warehouse was gutted by a fire in 1998, causing the business to briefly relocate.
Albertin said the blaze would have destroyed the dreams of most shop owners. For Jordan, however, it only increased his determination to make cycling a priority in Augusta.
Less than a year after the fire, Jordan reopened at his original location.
“Not only did Andy reopen, he had made the shop so much better,” Albertin said. “I always thought that spoke volumes about his character.”
Since his father’s passing, Drew says the outpouring of support has overwhelmed his family. At one point Wednesday evening, Drew turned off his phone with hopes of getting sleep because the calls were so frequent.
On Thursday, he had received 26 text messages in a span of only a few hours.
“My dad was super humble,” Drew said. “In his decline, he was talking about a funeral and said, ‘Y’all don’t need to do anything, no one’s going to come anyway.’ I just said, ‘You’re crazy. You’ve impacted so many lives.’”
Albertin still recalls a 2008 bike race in Dublin, Ga., during St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Albertin had pulled a pack of cyclists for a number of miles before his legs started to weaken. One by one, bikers passed Albertin, without showing proper appreciation.
“It made Andy so mad,” Albertin said. “He was actually scolding people. You know, I’ll never forget that moment. Andy and I rode side-by-side for the rest of the race and just talked like we were back in his bike shop.”
Among Jordan’s accomplishments, he was a founder of Augusta BMX, a professional drummer and
started the Lock-to-Lock bicycle ride. He also made numerous contributions to Wheel Movement CSRA, along with other local organizations.
Jordan contributed proceeds from the Lock-to-Lock Bike Ride to local advocacy groups.
“We’ve lost a huge footprint in the Augusta community,” said longtime friend Randy DuTeau. “Andy’s impact was greatly felt by so many people.”
North Augusta, SC—Memorial Services for Mr. Andrew Jackson “Andy” Jordan, Jr., 65, of East Shoreline Drive, North Augusta, SC, who entered into rest October 21, 2015, will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock in Grace United Methodist Church. Rev. James D. Dennis, Jr. officiating.
Mr. Jordan was a native of Jefferson County, a former resident of Augusta, having made North Augusta his home for the past 10 years. He was the retired owner of Andy Jordan’s Bicycle Warehouse and was a member of the National Bicycle Dealers Association. Andy was the organizer of the Lock-to-Lock Bike Ride, the oldest bicycle ride in the Augusta area, which serves as the fundraiser for bicycle advocacy. He was a founding member of “Save Our Canal” and “Save the Butt Memorial Bridge” efforts as well as assisting with the creation of the North Augusta Greeneway. Susan and Andy were the founders of the Augusta BMX Racing Track. Andy was a Professional Drummer from 1966 to 1997.
He was preceded in death by a son, Anthony James Jordan, his parents, Andrew Jackson “Jack” Jordan, Sr., and Rose Evans Jordan Shank and his wife’s parents, Howard and Edith Hensley.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Susan Hensley Jordan; a son and daughter-in-law, Drew and Kim Jordan, North Augusta; a daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Stephen Sprules, Roswell, Georgia; a sister, Kathleen Rosier, Florida.
The family will receive friends at the church following the service.
Memorials may be made to a local Bicycle Association of choice.
As Andy Jordan’s health declined, a pest control bill arrived one day at his home in North Augusta.
Inside was more than a payment request.
“On the bill was a personal note to my dad,” said Drew Jordan, Andy’s son. “The man wrote that his father bought his very first bike from the store. He detailed what a joy the bike was and how he’s now passing it along to his son.”
Andy Jordan – who opened Andy Jordan’s Bicycle Warehouse in 1974 – died Wednesday at 65.
Jordan was a cycling pioneer in Augusta, greeting customers at 527 13th St. for more than four decades.
“I’d go into Andy’s shop looking for a spare tire,” Augusta cyclist and friend Mark Albertin said. “But a 15-minute stop would turn into an all afternoon conversation. We’d talk about bikes, saving the world – literally anything and everything.
“I thought I was special because of how much time Andy spent with me. … Then I realized he did the same with so many others.”
The bicycle warehouse was gutted by a fire in 1998, causing the business to briefly relocate.
Albertin said the blaze would have destroyed the dreams of most shop owners. For Jordan, however, it only increased his determination to make cycling a priority in Augusta.
Less than a year after the fire, Jordan reopened at his original location.
“Not only did Andy reopen, he had made the shop so much better,” Albertin said. “I always thought that spoke volumes about his character.”
Since his father’s passing, Drew says the outpouring of support has overwhelmed his family. At one point Wednesday evening, Drew turned off his phone with hopes of getting sleep because the calls were so frequent.
On Thursday, he had received 26 text messages in a span of only a few hours.
“My dad was super humble,” Drew said. “In his decline, he was talking about a funeral and said, ‘Y’all don’t need to do anything, no one’s going to come anyway.’ I just said, ‘You’re crazy. You’ve impacted so many lives.’”
Albertin still recalls a 2008 bike race in Dublin, Ga., during St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Albertin had pulled a pack of cyclists for a number of miles before his legs started to weaken. One by one, bikers passed Albertin, without showing proper appreciation.
“It made Andy so mad,” Albertin said. “He was actually scolding people. You know, I’ll never forget that moment. Andy and I rode side-by-side for the rest of the race and just talked like we were back in his bike shop.”
Among Jordan’s accomplishments, he was a founder of Augusta BMX, a professional drummer and
started the Lock-to-Lock bicycle ride. He also made numerous contributions to Wheel Movement CSRA, along with other local organizations.
Jordan contributed proceeds from the Lock-to-Lock Bike Ride to local advocacy groups.
“We’ve lost a huge footprint in the Augusta community,” said longtime friend Randy DuTeau. “Andy’s impact was greatly felt by so many people.”
Mr. Jordan was a native of Jefferson County, a former resident of Augusta, having made North Augusta his home for the past 10 years. He was the retired owner of Andy Jordan’s Bicycle Warehouse and was a member of the National Bicycle Dealers Association. Andy was the organizer of the Lock-to-Lock Bike Ride, the oldest bicycle ride in the Augusta area, which serves as the fundraiser for bicycle advocacy. He was a founding member of “Save Our Canal” and “Save the Butt Memorial Bridge” efforts as well as assisting with the creation of the North Augusta Greeneway. Susan and Andy were the founders of the Augusta BMX Racing Track. Andy was a Professional Drummer from 1966 to 1997.
He was preceded in death by a son, Anthony James Jordan, his parents, Andrew Jackson “Jack” Jordan, Sr., and Rose Evans Jordan Shank and his wife’s parents, Howard and Edith Hensley.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Susan Hensley Jordan; a son and daughter-in-law, Drew and Kim Jordan, North Augusta; a daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Stephen Sprules, Roswell, Georgia; a sister, Kathleen Rosier, Florida.
The family will receive friends at the church following the service.
Memorials may be made to a local Bicycle Association of choice.
As Andy Jordan’s health declined, a pest control bill arrived one day at his home in North Augusta.
Inside was more than a payment request.
“On the bill was a personal note to my dad,” said Drew Jordan, Andy’s son. “The man wrote that his father bought his very first bike from the store. He detailed what a joy the bike was and how he’s now passing it along to his son.”
Andy Jordan – who opened Andy Jordan’s Bicycle Warehouse in 1974 – died Wednesday at 65.
Jordan was a cycling pioneer in Augusta, greeting customers at 527 13th St. for more than four decades.
“I’d go into Andy’s shop looking for a spare tire,” Augusta cyclist and friend Mark Albertin said. “But a 15-minute stop would turn into an all afternoon conversation. We’d talk about bikes, saving the world – literally anything and everything.
“I thought I was special because of how much time Andy spent with me. … Then I realized he did the same with so many others.”
The bicycle warehouse was gutted by a fire in 1998, causing the business to briefly relocate.
Albertin said the blaze would have destroyed the dreams of most shop owners. For Jordan, however, it only increased his determination to make cycling a priority in Augusta.
Less than a year after the fire, Jordan reopened at his original location.
“Not only did Andy reopen, he had made the shop so much better,” Albertin said. “I always thought that spoke volumes about his character.”
Since his father’s passing, Drew says the outpouring of support has overwhelmed his family. At one point Wednesday evening, Drew turned off his phone with hopes of getting sleep because the calls were so frequent.
On Thursday, he had received 26 text messages in a span of only a few hours.
“My dad was super humble,” Drew said. “In his decline, he was talking about a funeral and said, ‘Y’all don’t need to do anything, no one’s going to come anyway.’ I just said, ‘You’re crazy. You’ve impacted so many lives.’”
Albertin still recalls a 2008 bike race in Dublin, Ga., during St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Albertin had pulled a pack of cyclists for a number of miles before his legs started to weaken. One by one, bikers passed Albertin, without showing proper appreciation.
“It made Andy so mad,” Albertin said. “He was actually scolding people. You know, I’ll never forget that moment. Andy and I rode side-by-side for the rest of the race and just talked like we were back in his bike shop.”
Among Jordan’s accomplishments, he was a founder of Augusta BMX, a professional drummer and
started the Lock-to-Lock bicycle ride. He also made numerous contributions to Wheel Movement CSRA, along with other local organizations.
Jordan contributed proceeds from the Lock-to-Lock Bike Ride to local advocacy groups.
“We’ve lost a huge footprint in the Augusta community,” said longtime friend Randy DuTeau. “Andy’s impact was greatly felt by so many people.”
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