Samuel Jordan_LRG Stnd

Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you prayed a sincere prayer or came to pay a call. Perhaps you sang a cheerful song, if so, we heard it all. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you prepared a tasty dish, or maybe furnished a car. Perhaps you rendered a service unseen, near at hand or from afar. Whatever you did to console our hearts, by word or deed or touch. Whatever was the kindly part, We thank you, oh so very much. You have freshened our desert with flowers and rain. You have come in the sadness of winter and gloom, and sung of the gladness of summer and bloom, and so in our grief, we fervently cry. - The Family ACTIVE PALLBEARERS

Samuel was born November 30, 1945 to Lorenzo and Barnell Jordan. He was affectionately known as “ Papa Sam ” to family and close friends. He was educated and graduated from James Madison High School. Samuel joined church at an early age and was an active member of Church of the Living God, PGT under the leadership of Bishop Duane Maiden. Samuel retired from Ecolab in 2006 after forty two years of dedicated service. He entered into Holy Matrimony with Bonnie Sue Johnson on May 29, 1993. Samuel had a huge heart. Many friends and family came to him for encouragement and advice. Samuel is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Barnell Jordan; two sisters, Barbara Jordan and Patricia Jordan; one brother, Finis K. Jordan. Samuel is survived by his wife, Bonnie S. Jordan; stepchildren, Curtis Johnson and Norman Johnson; two step - grandchildren, Laquan Harper and Antoinette Johnson; six great grandchildren, Nemaya Johnson, Nia Johnson, Nymon Johnson, Levi Harper, Layla Harper and Naomi Harper; sisters, Linda Travis Bates (Leonard), Wanda Travis Richards (Willie), Deborah D. Jordan, Kimberly K. Jordan and Gwendolyn High; brothers, the Reverend Alvin E. Jordan , Sr. (Carolyn), Terrence Lee Jordan (Trina) , Dwight Lynn Thomas, Sr. (Beverly), Walter Earl Travis, Jr. (Annette), Clifford High; and special nephews, Marcus, Gregory, Gary Jordan; and nieces, Nell Council and Sonya Jordan; one sister - in - law, Veneta Harris; and a plethora of beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, great - nieces, great nephews, and friends.

My Papa got his wings today—no more pain, no more stress or sickness. Finally free of all negativity. I ’ m glad I got to say goodbye and even though you couldn ’ t see me I know you cracked a smile today. I love you papa Sam aka slikk. I ’ m forever grateful for the time you took to mold me into what I am and give me game/gems as I grew!

I ’ ll cherish all the memories the good and the bad because it made me.

31 years of your life is more than enough for me!

Laquan Harper