John Dickson Jordan

Mr. John Dickson (Dick) Jordan of Bermuda Run, NC passed away January 2, 2010 at Bermuda Village. Dick was born December 13, 1922 in McCall Creek, Mississippi. He was the son of the late Robert Burton and Bessie Steward Jordan. Dick was a graduate of the University of Tennessee where he played football. He played in the Sugar Bowl in 1943. He then served in World War II as a bomber pilot in the 391st Bombardment Group. Dick returned to the University of Tennessee after the war to finish his education and played in the Orange Bowl in 1947. He was called back into service during the Korean War and was in a MASH unit. After discharge from the Army he worked for 25 years for Ralston Purina as a District Manager. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Frances Wesley Jordan; his children, Cheryl Marshbanks (John) of Boone, Julee Rose (Bill) of Winston-Salem, John Jordan of Carrboro and Burt Jordan of Winston-Salem; 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Rt. 2 Box 126-A, McCall Creek, Mississippi, 39647. Online condolences may be made to www.hayworth-miller.com.

Memorials:
Alzheimer's Association or to Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Rt. 2 Box 126-A, McCall Creek, Mississippi, 39647