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George J. Jordan, Jr. April 19, 1932 - July 9, 2017 Columbus, GA-
George J. Jordan, Jr. 85, of Columbus, Georgia passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017. Visitation will be from 5-7pm, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Edgewood Hall of Striffler-Hamby 4071 Macon Road Columbus, GA. Funeral services will be held 11:00am, Thursday, July 13, 2017 in Edgewood Hall of Striffler-Hamby, interment will follow in Parkhill Cemetery. Mr. Jordan was born April 19, 1932 in Columbus, Georgia to the late George J. Jordan, Sr. and Sarah Ella Jordan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Joan Jordan and five brothers and sisters. Graduate of Baker High School and Columbus Tech. Korean war veteran, Local leading businessman, Owner of Jordan Television. Upon leaving the army in 1955 he joined his brother- in-law Jack Reese at Apex TV Repair. In 1958 he purchased Apex and changed the name to Jordan Television. He was a leading dealer for Zenith, RCA and Motorola before obtaining the dealership for Curtis Mathes in 1976. The dealership grew to six locations becoming the fourth largest franchise in the country. His sons joined him in the business and expanded into the rent-to-own market,eventually growing to 15 locations in three states. In 1987 the rent-to-own company was recognized by INC Magazine as one of the 500 fastest growing companies in the country, the INC 500. This was the first company outside of the Atlanta Metro market to make the list. Mr. Jordan was a community leader serving on the board of directors of the better business bureau and as an adviser to Columbus Tech, served on various committees at Britt David Baptist Church and attended Evangel Temple and Morningside Baptist Church. His generosity and mentorship was felt by many, including family and employees. Survivors include his sons, Jim Jordan, III his wife Barbara and Alan Jordan his wife Lisa, five grandchildren, Lee Jordan, Jamie Jordan, Maryanne Jordan, Neil Jordan and Emily Jordan Carpenter, two great grandchildren, Joely Jordan and Georgie Jordan. Also, he is survived by seven brothers and sisters, Barbara Jordan Reese, Sarah Jordan Worthington, Jack Jordan, Patricia Jordan Cloud, Cheryl Jordan Flowers, Phillip Jordan, and Regina Jordan Keller.
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George J. Jordan, Jr. April 19, 1932 - July 9, 2017 Columbus, GA-
George J. Jordan, Jr. 85, of Columbus, Georgia passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017. Visitation will be from 5-7pm, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Edgewood Hall of Striffler-Hamby 4071 Macon Road Columbus, GA. Funeral services will be held 11:00am, Thursday, July 13, 2017 in Edgewood Hall of Striffler-Hamby, interment will follow in Parkhill Cemetery. Mr. Jordan was born April 19, 1932 in Columbus, Georgia to the late George J. Jordan, Sr. and Sarah Ella Jordan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Joan Jordan and five brothers and sisters. Graduate of Baker High School and Columbus Tech. Korean war veteran, Local leading businessman, Owner of Jordan Television. Upon leaving the army in 1955 he joined his brother- in-law Jack Reese at Apex TV Repair. In 1958 he purchased Apex and changed the name to Jordan Television. He was a leading dealer for Zenith, RCA and Motorola before obtaining the dealership for Curtis Mathes in 1976. The dealership grew to six locations becoming the fourth largest franchise in the country. His sons joined him in the business and expanded into the rent-to-own market,eventually growing to 15 locations in three states. In 1987 the rent-to-own company was recognized by INC Magazine as one of the 500 fastest growing companies in the country, the INC 500. This was the first company outside of the Atlanta Metro market to make the list. Mr. Jordan was a community leader serving on the board of directors of the better business bureau and as an adviser to Columbus Tech, served on various committees at Britt David Baptist Church and attended Evangel Temple and Morningside Baptist Church. His generosity and mentorship was felt by many, including family and employees. Survivors include his sons, Jim Jordan, III his wife Barbara and Alan Jordan his wife Lisa, five grandchildren, Lee Jordan, Jamie Jordan, Maryanne Jordan, Neil Jordan and Emily Jordan Carpenter, two great grandchildren, Joely Jordan and Georgie Jordan. Also, he is survived by seven brothers and sisters, Barbara Jordan Reese, Sarah Jordan Worthington, Jack Jordan, Patricia Jordan Cloud, Cheryl Jordan Flowers, Phillip Jordan, and Regina Jordan Keller.
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George J. Jordan, Jr. April 19, 1932 - July 9, 2017 Columbus, GA-
George J. Jordan, Jr. 85, of Columbus, Georgia passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017. Visitation will be from 5-7pm, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Edgewood Hall of Striffler-Hamby 4071 Macon Road Columbus, GA. Funeral services will be held 11:00am, Thursday, July 13, 2017 in Edgewood Hall of Striffler-Hamby, interment will follow in Parkhill Cemetery. Mr. Jordan was born April 19, 1932 in Columbus, Georgia to the late George J. Jordan, Sr. and Sarah Ella Jordan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Joan Jordan and five brothers and sisters. Graduate of Baker High School and Columbus Tech. Korean war veteran, Local leading businessman, Owner of Jordan Television. Upon leaving the army in 1955 he joined his brother- in-law Jack Reese at Apex TV Repair. In 1958 he purchased Apex and changed the name to Jordan Television. He was a leading dealer for Zenith, RCA and Motorola before obtaining the dealership for Curtis Mathes in 1976. The dealership grew to six locations becoming the fourth largest franchise in the country. His sons joined him in the business and expanded into the rent-to-own market,eventually growing to 15 locations in three states. In 1987 the rent-to-own company was recognized by INC Magazine as one of the 500 fastest growing companies in the country, the INC 500. This was the first company outside of the Atlanta Metro market to make the list. Mr. Jordan was a community leader serving on the board of directors of the better business bureau and as an adviser to Columbus Tech, served on various committees at Britt David Baptist Church and attended Evangel Temple and Morningside Baptist Church. His generosity and mentorship was felt by many, including family and employees. Survivors include his sons, Jim Jordan, III his wife Barbara and Alan Jordan his wife Lisa, five grandchildren, Lee Jordan, Jamie Jordan, Maryanne Jordan, Neil Jordan and Emily Jordan Carpenter, two great grandchildren, Joely Jordan and Georgie Jordan. Also, he is survived by seven brothers and sisters, Barbara Jordan Reese, Sarah Jordan Worthington, Jack Jordan, Patricia Jordan Cloud, Cheryl Jordan Flowers, Phillip Jordan, and Regina Jordan Keller.
Ledger-Enquirer (Columbus, GA) - Wednesday, July 12, 2017
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George J. Jordan, Jr. April 19, 1932 - July 9, 2017 Columbus, GA-
George J. Jordan, Jr. 85, of Columbus, Georgia passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017. Visitation will be from 5-7pm, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Edgewood Hall of Striffler-Hamby 4071 Macon Road Columbus, GA. Funeral services will be held 11:00am, Thursday, July 13, 2017 in Edgewood Hall of Striffler-Hamby, interment will follow in Parkhill Cemetery. Mr. Jordan was born April 19, 1932 in Columbus, Georgia to the late George J. Jordan, Sr. and Sarah Ella Jordan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Joan Jordan and five brothers and sisters. Graduate of Baker High School and Columbus Tech. Korean war veteran, Local leading businessman, Owner of Jordan Television. Upon leaving the army in 1955 he joined his brother- in-law Jack Reese at Apex TV Repair. In 1958 he purchased Apex and changed the name to Jordan Television. He was a leading dealer for Zenith, RCA and Motorola before obtaining the dealership for Curtis Mathes in 1976. The dealership grew to six locations becoming the fourth largest franchise in the country. His sons joined him in the business and expanded into the rent-to-own market,eventually growing to 15 locations in three states. In 1987 the rent-to-own company was recognized by INC Magazine as one of the 500 fastest growing companies in the country, the INC 500. This was the first company outside of the Atlanta Metro market to make the list. Mr. Jordan was a community leader serving on the board of directors of the better business bureau and as an adviser to Columbus Tech, served on various committees at Britt David Baptist Church and attended Evangel Temple and Morningside Baptist Church. His generosity and mentorship was felt by many, including family and employees. Survivors include his sons, Jim Jordan, III his wife Barbara and Alan Jordan his wife Lisa, five grandchildren, Lee Jordan, Jamie Jordan, Maryanne Jordan, Neil Jordan and Emily Jordan Carpenter, two great grandchildren, Joely Jordan and Georgie Jordan. Also, he is survived by seven brothers and sisters, Barbara Jordan Reese, Sarah Jordan Worthington, Jack Jordan, Patricia Jordan Cloud, Cheryl Jordan Flowers, Phillip Jordan, and Regina Jordan Keller.
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