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James C. "Jim" Jordan

May 22, 1935 - October 4, 2007
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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Monday 10/8, 2:00 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Sunday 10/7, 8:33 pm

James C. "Jim" Jordan, 72, of Midland, died on Thursday, October 4, 2007, at the Hospice of Midland Inpatient Unit. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, October 8, 2007 at the Crestview Baptist Church with Dr. John Gerlach, pastor of Crestview Baptist, officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven North. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sunday, at the funeral home. The pallbearers will be Matt Hoppman, Paul Jordan, Ryan Reid, Mitchell Dinsmore, Jerry Mitchell and Buck Byrum.James was born on May 22, 1935 in Ava, Missouri to Jessie Junetta Shooks, and lived there until he was 15. He then moved to Tucson, Arizona, where he graduated from high school. He was in the Air Force for 25 years, retiring in 1976. He moved to Big Spring and worked for Bob's Custom Woodwork. James married Gloria Jackson on September 19, 1980 in Big Spring.They then moved to Midland, where he worked for KMart for 17 years. He loved camping, fishing, and his church. He was a volunteer for the Baptist Crisis Center for many years. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren dearly. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Jordan of Midland; his mother, Jessie Shooks of Alpena, Arkansas; three daughters, Pat Hoppman of Midland, Pam Jordan, and companion, Suzanne Reid, of Denton, and Tammy Reid and husband Rex, of Liberty Hill; three sons, James R. Jordan, and wife Ruth, and Mark Dinsmore and wife Linda and Brett Dinsmore, all of Midland; one brother, Otis Dean Jordan and wife, Irene of Omaha, Arkansas; two sisters, Donna Greer and husband, Chuck of Alpena, Arkansas and Billy Jean Adams of Dupont, Indiana; and ten grandchildren, Matt Hoppman, and wife Amy, Amanda Jordan, Paul Jordan, Darby Cox and husband James, Ryan Reid, Mitchell Dinsmore, Haley Dinsmore, Robin Hammond, Chris Hoppman, and Diana Hoppman; and six great grandchildren, Garrett and Lynsey Hoppman, Riley and Jillian Cox and Christopher and Ashley Hoppman.James was preceded in death by one brother, Sam Ellison. The family suggests memorials be made to the Crestview Baptist Church Building Fund, 3300 Thomas, Midland, Texas 79703.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Monday 10/8, 2:00 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Sunday 10/7, 8:33 pm

James C. "Jim" Jordan, 72, of Midland, died on Thursday, October 4, 2007, at the Hospice of Midland Inpatient Unit. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, October 8, 2007 at the Crestview Baptist Church with Dr. John Gerlach, pastor of Crestview Baptist, officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven North. The family willContinue Reading

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Sandra Russell left a message on November 30, -0001:
Dear Gloria and Family, Sorry to hear of your loss, even though I did not know Jim I have known you and the boys for years. I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you. May God hold you close and help you heal.
Jeannie Mayne left a message on November 30, -0001:
To Mark, Linda and Family: We are so sorry to hear about Jim. We know you all will miss him dearly, and wanted you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jeannie and Taylor Mayne
Linda Eggers left a message on November 30, -0001:
I am praying for this family and Know Jim is with Jesus..Prayers for the family
Kyle Lawson left a message on November 30, -0001:
My deepest sympothy!!! I lost my father in 2000 and know your pain the the loss!! Hang in there and tell Mitchell "hi" and the same sympothy and I will see y'all out at the football field doing it all again without one of out dear fans!!! Your Friend, The Crazy Camera Guy, Kyle Lawson
Beverly Spencer left a message on November 30, -0001:
I will always remeber Mr. Jordan's smile; he always had one no matter how bad he felt when he was in the office. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord Bless and keep you near at this time. Beverly (Dr. Reese's office)
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Chris, Cassie, Chase, and Colton Plourd left a message on November 30, -0001:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. The Plourds
Barry Russell left a message on November 30, -0001:
With my sincere condolences.
Lola Peters left a message on November 30, -0001:
Jim was on my Sunday School prayer list throughout all his illnesses. He was a great christian man and he'll be truely missed. May the lord comfort you and your family during this time. During own chilhood, we were known as the "Original Five". You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Leland and Lola Peters
Venita Gaston left a message on November 30, -0001:
Dearest Gloria, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You know me and my "gadabout" life, I'm out of state today but maybe I'll see you later. I just happened to see about Jim when checking for an obituary for a nephew, Van Gaston. Love you, Venita
RUTH SWEARENGIN left a message on November 30, -0001:
MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW. LOVE RUTH
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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