Author Jordan Jr Program

Author Gregory Jordan, Jr, age 41, was born February, 10, 1983 to the parentage of Barbara Ann and Author Jordan, Sr. in Dallas, TX. He went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, April 01, 2024 after a sudden illness. Author received his formal education in the Dallas and Irving Independent School Districts. He was gainfully employed with Oldcastle Building Envelope, Grand Prairie, TX as a skilled glass cutter. His hobbies included but were not limited to being an avid fisherman, pitmaster on the grill, and the food trailer engineer as he worked alongside his dad with the family business. Author was loved by many. You may have known him by “Lil Art, ArtDogg, Art Dawg, Glendale, or ArtDogg214.” He had a humble spirit that will forever be cherished and shine in the hearts of all who knew him. Author became a proud father in February of 2003 to Kanazsha King, and later an enthusiastic grandfather to Ki’eric (Bubba) King in August of 2023. Another milestone was met on April 20, 2020 as he united in holy matrimony to Quranica Courtney, the LOVE of his life. Author was preceded in death by his grandfathers Eddie Cooper and Roman Jordan; grandmothers Sara Cooper and Josie Mae Jordan; brother Prentice Jordan; aunt Janett Jordan; uncles Lloyd and Marvin Jordan.

He is survived by his wife Quranica Courtney-Jordan; daughter Kanazsha King; mother Barbara Jordan; father Author Jordan Sr (Paula); grandson Ki’eric (Bubba) King; brothers Frederick Aimes and DeJuan Session; sisters Gerry’lynn Outerbridge , Aisha Jordan, and Bria Jordan; bonus children GaQuan Courtney, Zaire Pepper, and Cameron Courtney; bonus grandchildren Ganaya Courtney and Ga’Layiah Courtney; mother-in-love Valerie Courtney; father-in love Lester Courtney; brothers-in-love Tobias Courtney and Carlos Courtney; along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

Saturday, April 13, 2024 12:00 Noon S INGING H ILLS B APTIST C HURCH 6550 University Hill Blvd.— Dallas, Texas 75241 Pastor Gary Moore , Officiating Dr. Howard E. Anderson, Sr., Eulogist

P ROCESSIONAL /F INAL G LIMPSE …………………………………….…….. “Order My Steps” H YMN OF C OMFORT ………………………………………….……….. Appointed Musician S CRIPTURE R EADINGS : Old Testament ………………………………………..………….……. Minister Terrance Walker New Testament……………………………………..…………………….….. Appointed Minister P RAYER OF C OMFORT ………………………………………….………. Pastor Daryl Carter Carver Heights Baptist Church S OLO ………………………………………………………………..…... Karla Griffin-Walker R ESOLUTIONS Special Remarks…………………………….………….Minister Terrance Walker Edward Coleman Charles Brooks E XPRESSIONS OF L OVE ………………………………………..…… (Limit 2 Minutes, Please) S ONG …………………………………………….…………………...... Appointed Minister E ULOGY ………………………………………………..……… Dr. Howard E. Anderson, Sr. Singing Hills, Baptist Church P ARTING V IEW ……………………………….…………………...... Golden Gate Directors R ECESSIONAL ……………..………………….………….………...... “Going Up A Yonder”

“ Trust in the LORD with all thine heart, And lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct thy paths .” P ROVERBS 3:5-6

Acknowledgement Words cannot adequately express our deepest appreciation we feel in our hearts for the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us. The many prayers, phone calls, texts, cards, gifts, and words of encouragement helps soften the pain. May God forever bless each of you. - The Family of Author Jordan Jr.

A CTIVE P ALLBEARERS

Tobias Courtney Dontrail Session

GaQuan Courtney Rashaud Smith Martin Thomas Edwinn Freeman

Tyrel Benson

Michael L Jones, Jr.

Carlos Courtney H ONORARY P ALLBEARERS Gary Woods Darrell Woods David Session DeJuan Session Michael Coleman Edward Coleman Andre Coleman Edward Coleman, II Kenderick Moore Prater Jones Frederick Aimes E ARTHLY R ESTING P LACE Lincoln Memorial Park 8100 Fireside Dr. Dallas, Texas 75217

—F INAL A RRANGEMENTS E NTRUSTED TO — John E. Beckwith—CEO & Others Dallas, Texas (214) 941-7332 Fort Worth, Texas (817) 478-9555 Tallulah, Louisiana (318) 574-6100