Order of Celebration
Saturday, September 5, 2020 • 11:00 A.M
Jordan River Church Ministries 616 Scott Street • Memphis, Tennessee 38112
Rev. Dr. Gerald J. Jordan, Founder & Pastor
Musical Prelude for Meditation & Reflections
Processional with Viewing......................................................................................................Family
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament................................................................................................Rev. Joe Casey New Testament.............................................................................Pastor Kenneth Taylor, Sr.
Prayer of Comfort..............................................................................................Rev. Raymond Wells
Musical Selection................................................................................................JRCM Praise Team
Words of Comfort........................................................................................Reverend Dr. Titus Irvin
Saint Paul Baptist Church, St. Louis Missouri
Expressions
(Respectfully Two Minutes, Please) Neighbors - Lorenzo West & Rose Hood Friend - Robert Brooks Church Member - James Ford
Mother’s Ministry - Mother Sadie Casey Usher’s Ministry - Mother JoAnn Vanburen Deacon’s Ministry - Deacon Clarence Benson Granddaughters - Tranese Nesby & Tranell Hatton
Solo.........................................................Jasmine White
Words of Comfort..................Pastor Melvin C. Smith
Mt. Moriah East Baptist Church
Words of Comfort...................Pastor Fred Houston
Mt. Gaza Baptist Church, Compton, CA
Acknowlegements............LaSheka Hayslett
Eulogy................Rev. Dr. Gerald J. Jordan
Recessional
Johnnie Hasket Jordan, Jr.
December 15, 1935 - March 26, 2020
Johnnie Hasket Jordan, Jr. was born in 1935. He was the second of five children of Johnnie H. Jordan and Alice Jordan. He was proceeded in death by two sisters, Katherine Pettis and Vernita Jordan, two sons, Johnnie Jordan III and Darron Jordan.
After High School, Johnnie enlisted in the USAF where he served 20 years and retired with the rank of Staff Sergeant. After retiring from the Air Force in 1973, he gained employment at Federal Express as a Logistical Specialist. He worked at Federal Express for 20 years and retired in 1993.
Johnnie found love with Ruby O. Earthman and married her in the year of 1954. To this union, four boys were born, Gregory, Johnnie III, Gerald, and Darron. Johnnie also raised a stepson, Larry. He accepted Christ and was baptized in 1993. He was one of the founding members of The Jordan River Church Ministries, where he faithfully served as a Deacon and Trustee until his health failed.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife of 65 years, Ruby, two sons Gregory and Gerald (Helen), one stepson Larry (Carolyn), two sisters, Mary (Joe) and Doris (Steve), nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Ruby Oneal Jordan
May 12, 1937 - August 31, 2020
Ruby Oneal Jordan was born on May 12, 1937. She was the youngest of six children born to the union of Corneilous and Ruby Earthman. She was preceded in death by her three sisters, Willie Mae Wood, Katherine Smith, and Louise Benson, two brothers, Andrew Earthman and Corneilous Earthman Jr.
Ruby found love with Johnnie H. Jordan, Jr. and married him in the year of 1954. Together they raised four boys: Larry, Gregory, Johnnie III, and Gerald. She accepted Christ at an early age. She was one of the founding members of the Jordan River Church Ministries, where she served faithfully as an Usher and President of the Mother’s Ministry until her health declined. She leaves behind to cherish her memories three sons: Larry (Carolyn), Gregory (Tina), and Gerald (Helen), nine grandchildren, Eighteen greatgrandchildren, four nieces, two nephews, and a host of great-nieces. She was preceded in death by her fourth son, the late Johnnie III.
LTribute oving
To my Granny (aka “Stank”),
The special memories of you Will always bring a smile
If I could only have you back for awhile
Then we could sit and talk, eat pickles and wiggle our toes again, Just like we used to do
You always meant so much to me and you always will.
The fact that you’re no longer here Will always cause me pain
But you’re forever in my heart until we meet again!!!
I love you forever, “Erica Kane”
Perhaps
“Together Again”
A reunion occurred in heaven this week Of the sweetest and most joyful kind As Mom’s spirit moved beyond this earth Released from her mortal life
And what a reunion it must have been! A joy beyond our conceiving When Mom met Dad in heaven again Ending her dignified grieving
And we are certain Dad is still holding Mom’s hand
While she cherishes each moment by his side
And they’re experiencing the joy of being together again
Catching up on the time they were denied
For we know this isn’t the only reunion Someday we’ll be called back to be with them For life can lead us to greater happiness
With the Lord and our loved ones in heaven
So although we’ll miss our Mom profoundly Our grief is somewhat lessened
For we are comforted knowing that she led a good life
And she and Dad are now together in heaven