Obituary
Roger Guy
Jordan
(January 11, 1948 - August 12, 2021)
Roger G. Jordan, 73, of
Barboursville, WV, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 12, 2021. He
was born January 11, 1948 in Huntington, WV to Eloise Jordan and the late
Herbert Jordan. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by a
brother, Herbert Dwight and by a sister, Janice Coyer. Throughout Roger’s
life he had many interests. In his younger days, he played league softball
where he earned the nick name “Smoke” for his ability to hit the long ball.
He loved travelling, skiing, golfing, attending NFL and Marshall football
games and attending yearly meets at Keeneland. Roger was a member of Trinity
Church of God. Roger took over the family business Jordan Electric when his
father retired. He later became co-owner and vice president of Jordan Smith
Electric. He was a member of the IBEW Local 317 and NECA. In addition to his
mother Eloise, he is survived by a sister, Linda Jordan; brother, Chris
(Debbie) Jordan; nephew, Bradlee Jordan all of Huntington, WV; nephew,
Matthew (Kristin) Coyer, great-niece, Rachel Coyer and great-nephew, Ryan
Coyer all of Westfield, IN; aunt, Delores Henderson and cousin Debbie
Harrington both of Barboursville; brother-in- law, Larry Coyer of Iowa; his
two devoted “furbabies” who were his pride and joy, Ike and Blue and his
former wife, Leigh Jordan. The family would like to offer a special “Thank
You” to Lisa and Donna from Wyngate for their compassion and kindness during
his illness as well as Hospice of Huntington. Funeral services will be held
1 p.m. Saturday, August 21, 2021 by Dr. Charles A. Cross and Dr. Gary Patton
at the Trinity Church of God in Huntington with visitation from 11 a.m.
until service time. Interment will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park. It is
suggested that attendees please wear a mask do to Covid precautions.
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