John Wesley "J.W." Jordan

James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel J.W. Jordan, born November 12, 1930 has gone to be with the Lord after an extended illness at home. He was born and raised in Gordon, AL. He graduated from Malone High School , 2nd in his class in 1948. He attended University of Florida and graduated in June, 1952, with a BSA degree in Agricultural education. He served three years in the U.S. Army Security Agency as a Radio Traffic Analyst. In 1955, J.W. was employed by the Jackson County School Board as a teacher of Vocational Agriculture and Advisor of the local FFA Chapter. In 1964, he was co-owner with his brother, Lester Jordan with Marianna Tractor Company and was honored in the National Dealer Advisory Council for both Ag-Rain and Lindsay. January 3, 1984, J.W. was employed by Northwest Florida Water Management District as a Field Inspector until his retirement on March 29, 1996. In September 2002 he came out of retirement to work with NWFWMD again for three years untill his retirement again in 2006. J.W. was a member of Alpha Tau Alpha of Florida, served two terms as President of Malone Lions Club, served one term as President of Jackson Rural Development Council and a Honorary State Farmer. He is a member of the Malone United Methodist Church. J.W. was a avid fan of the Malone Tigers and University of Florida Gators. He loved to fish and was a member of Lake Iamonia Fishing Club. He raised exotic birds, his favorite pet bird was a Lory named "Gator". J.W. was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and a friend to many. J.W. is survived by his wife, Bobbie Nell Jordan of Malone; one son, Stanley D. Jordan and wife, Maria; one grandson, Trevor W. Jordan all of Grand Ridge; one granddaughter, Chanda M. Wade of Ponce De Leon; and one sister, Patricia Mathis and husband, Roland, of Malone. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Malone United Methodist Church with Revs. Raymond Owens and Chip Oakley officiating. Burial will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Malone United Methodist Church.