BRACEVILLE — Charles "Chuck" Jordan Jr., 96, passed away peacefully in his sleep under the wonderful care of hospice on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, with his family by his side.
He was born Dec. 25, 1924, in Freedom, Portage County, to Charles H. Jordan Sr. and Ellen E. Olmstead Jordan.
After high school, he joined the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member the 83rd Infantry Division, serving in Europe from 1944 to 1945. For his service, Chuck was awarded several wartime medals, including the Bronze Star.
He worked at Wean Engineering in Warren, starting as a draftsman, then project engineer and ending as vice president of overseas sales and retiring in 1985.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Newton Falls, a 70-year member of Newton Falls Masonic Lodge 462, and he was a former commander of the American Legion in Braceville. He also served as a trustee in Braceville Township. He was Boy Scout Master for Troop 64 in Braceville and he led the combined Trumbull County Boy Scout troops that went to the 1964 National Jamboree at Valley Forge, Pa.
He grew up in Nelson Township and lived most of his life in Braceville. His interests include woodworking, as he made several beautiful pieces of furniture for his family.
He was also an avid horseman, having participated for years in trail rides across the country.
He married Madeline D. Harper on Oct. 11, 1946, and they enjoyed 57 years of marriage until she passed in 2003.
He is survived by three children, a daughter, Carol (Thomas) Orwig of Howland; sons, Kenneth Jordan of Braceville and Robert (Lisa) Jordan of Valley Grove, W.Va. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Tina (Sean) Craigo, Thomas Orwig Jr. and Timothy (Vickie) Orwig, Kevin Jordan and Matthew Jordan; seven great-grandchildren, Taylor and Jenna Craigo, Chad and Zack Orwig, and Owen Orwig; and stepgreat-grandchildren, Emily and Ben Klaus. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews; his sister-in-law, Launa Brunstetter; and brother-in-law, James Paisley.
In September 2008, he married Sandra K. Wells. He is survived by Sandra and her three children, James and Jeffrey Wells of Windham and John (Ginna) Wells of Monroe, Ohio; and grandchildren, Aaron and Ashley Wells.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Richard Jordan; and sister, Donna Paisley.
Funeral services will be noon Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, at the First Baptist Church, 2640 S. Canal St., Newton Falls, OH 44444, with the Rev. Steve Spurlock officiating. Calling hours will be 11 a.m. to noon at the church.
Chuck will be laid to rest at Braceville Cemetery with full military honors.
The family is requesting social distancing and that masks be worn at all times at the church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 E. Broad St., Newton Falls, OH 44444, 330-872 5440. Family and friends may view Chuck's obituary online, or to send condolences, visit www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.
He was born Dec. 25, 1924, in Freedom, Portage County, to Charles H. Jordan Sr. and Ellen E. Olmstead Jordan.
After high school, he joined the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member the 83rd Infantry Division, serving in Europe from 1944 to 1945. For his service, Chuck was awarded several wartime medals, including the Bronze Star.
He worked at Wean Engineering in Warren, starting as a draftsman, then project engineer and ending as vice president of overseas sales and retiring in 1985.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Newton Falls, a 70-year member of Newton Falls Masonic Lodge 462, and he was a former commander of the American Legion in Braceville. He also served as a trustee in Braceville Township. He was Boy Scout Master for Troop 64 in Braceville and he led the combined Trumbull County Boy Scout troops that went to the 1964 National Jamboree at Valley Forge, Pa.
He grew up in Nelson Township and lived most of his life in Braceville. His interests include woodworking, as he made several beautiful pieces of furniture for his family.
He was also an avid horseman, having participated for years in trail rides across the country.
He married Madeline D. Harper on Oct. 11, 1946, and they enjoyed 57 years of marriage until she passed in 2003.
He is survived by three children, a daughter, Carol (Thomas) Orwig of Howland; sons, Kenneth Jordan of Braceville and Robert (Lisa) Jordan of Valley Grove, W.Va. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Tina (Sean) Craigo, Thomas Orwig Jr. and Timothy (Vickie) Orwig, Kevin Jordan and Matthew Jordan; seven great-grandchildren, Taylor and Jenna Craigo, Chad and Zack Orwig, and Owen Orwig; and stepgreat-grandchildren, Emily and Ben Klaus. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews; his sister-in-law, Launa Brunstetter; and brother-in-law, James Paisley.
In September 2008, he married Sandra K. Wells. He is survived by Sandra and her three children, James and Jeffrey Wells of Windham and John (Ginna) Wells of Monroe, Ohio; and grandchildren, Aaron and Ashley Wells.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Richard Jordan; and sister, Donna Paisley.
Funeral services will be noon Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, at the First Baptist Church, 2640 S. Canal St., Newton Falls, OH 44444, with the Rev. Steve Spurlock officiating. Calling hours will be 11 a.m. to noon at the church.
Chuck will be laid to rest at Braceville Cemetery with full military honors.
The family is requesting social distancing and that masks be worn at all times at the church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 E. Broad St., Newton Falls, OH 44444, 330-872 5440. Family and friends may view Chuck's obituary online, or to send condolences, visit www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.
BRACEVILLE — Charles "Chuck" Jordan Jr., 96, passed away peacefully in his sleep under the wonderful care of hospice on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, with his family by his side.
He was born Dec. 25, 1924, in Freedom, Portage County, to Charles H. Jordan Sr. and Ellen E. Olmstead Jordan.
After high school, he joined the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member the 83rd Infantry Division, serving in Europe from 1944 to 1945. For his service, Chuck was awarded several wartime medals, including the Bronze Star.
He worked at Wean Engineering in Warren, starting as a draftsman, then project engineer and ending as vice president of overseas sales and retiring in 1985.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Newton Falls, a 70-year member of Newton Falls Masonic Lodge 462, and he was a former commander of the American Legion in Braceville. He also served as a trustee in Braceville Township. He was Boy Scout Master for Troop 64 in Braceville and he led the combined Trumbull County Boy Scout troops that went to the 1964 National Jamboree at Valley Forge, Pa.
He grew up in Nelson Township and lived most of his life in Braceville. His interests include woodworking, as he made several beautiful pieces of furniture for his family.
He was also an avid horseman, having participated for years in trail rides across the country.
He married Madeline D. Harper on Oct. 11, 1946, and they enjoyed 57 years of marriage until she passed in 2003.
He is survived by three children, a daughter, Carol (Thomas) Orwig of Howland; sons, Kenneth Jordan of Braceville and Robert (Lisa) Jordan of Valley Grove, W.Va. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Tina (Sean) Craigo, Thomas Orwig Jr. and Timothy (Vickie) Orwig, Kevin Jordan and Matthew Jordan; seven great-grandchildren, Taylor and Jenna Craigo, Chad and Zack Orwig, and Owen Orwig; and stepgreat-grandchildren, Emily and Ben Klaus. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews; his sister-in-law, Launa Brunstetter; and brother-in-law, James Paisley.
In September 2008, he married Sandra K. Wells. He is survived by Sandra and her three children, James and Jeffrey Wells of Windham and John (Ginna) Wells of Monroe, Ohio; and grandchildren, Aaron and Ashley Wells.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Richard Jordan; and sister, Donna Paisley.
Funeral services will be noon Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, at the First Baptist Church, 2640 S. Canal St., Newton Falls, OH 44444, with the Rev. Steve Spurlock officiating. Calling hours will be 11 a.m. to noon at the church.
Chuck will be laid to rest at Braceville Cemetery with full military honors.
The family is requesting social distancing and that masks be worn at all times at the church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 E. Broad St., Newton Falls, OH 44444, 330-872 5440. Family and friends may view Chuck's obituary online, or to send condolences, visit www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.
He was born Dec. 25, 1924, in Freedom, Portage County, to Charles H. Jordan Sr. and Ellen E. Olmstead Jordan.
After high school, he joined the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member the 83rd Infantry Division, serving in Europe from 1944 to 1945. For his service, Chuck was awarded several wartime medals, including the Bronze Star.
He worked at Wean Engineering in Warren, starting as a draftsman, then project engineer and ending as vice president of overseas sales and retiring in 1985.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Newton Falls, a 70-year member of Newton Falls Masonic Lodge 462, and he was a former commander of the American Legion in Braceville. He also served as a trustee in Braceville Township. He was Boy Scout Master for Troop 64 in Braceville and he led the combined Trumbull County Boy Scout troops that went to the 1964 National Jamboree at Valley Forge, Pa.
He grew up in Nelson Township and lived most of his life in Braceville. His interests include woodworking, as he made several beautiful pieces of furniture for his family.
He was also an avid horseman, having participated for years in trail rides across the country.
He married Madeline D. Harper on Oct. 11, 1946, and they enjoyed 57 years of marriage until she passed in 2003.
He is survived by three children, a daughter, Carol (Thomas) Orwig of Howland; sons, Kenneth Jordan of Braceville and Robert (Lisa) Jordan of Valley Grove, W.Va. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Tina (Sean) Craigo, Thomas Orwig Jr. and Timothy (Vickie) Orwig, Kevin Jordan and Matthew Jordan; seven great-grandchildren, Taylor and Jenna Craigo, Chad and Zack Orwig, and Owen Orwig; and stepgreat-grandchildren, Emily and Ben Klaus. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews; his sister-in-law, Launa Brunstetter; and brother-in-law, James Paisley.
In September 2008, he married Sandra K. Wells. He is survived by Sandra and her three children, James and Jeffrey Wells of Windham and John (Ginna) Wells of Monroe, Ohio; and grandchildren, Aaron and Ashley Wells.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Richard Jordan; and sister, Donna Paisley.
Funeral services will be noon Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, at the First Baptist Church, 2640 S. Canal St., Newton Falls, OH 44444, with the Rev. Steve Spurlock officiating. Calling hours will be 11 a.m. to noon at the church.
Chuck will be laid to rest at Braceville Cemetery with full military honors.
The family is requesting social distancing and that masks be worn at all times at the church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 E. Broad St., Newton Falls, OH 44444, 330-872 5440. Family and friends may view Chuck's obituary online, or to send condolences, visit www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.
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