Martin Eugene Jordan's Obituary
Martin Eugene Jordan, age 86, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 in Houston, Texas. Gene was born on Monday, January 30, 1933 in Bayou Meto, Arkansas. He was the only child born to Delbert Jordan and Maudie Belle Jackson. After graduating from high school he began his 30 years long career working at Champion Paper Mill until his retirement in 1995. Gene also proudly served our country in the United States Naval Air Reserves from 1951-1959.
While Gene’s family was his first love, motorcycles came in a close second! Gene and Bobbye, with their close friends Don & Verba and Mac & Ima, rode for over 40 years all across the U.S. So many precious memories made with his lifelong friends.
He is preceded in death by the mother of his children and the love of his life, Bobbye Lou Jordan; parents, Maudie Belle White and Delbert Jordan; son, Kenneth Eugene Jordan; son-in-law, Darrell Wayne Hess; and grandson, Joseph Danford Bay.
Gene is survived by his daughter, Jo Ann Hess; daughter-in-law, Mary Jordan; granddaughter, Cassie Gilley and husband Ryan; grandson, Joshua Bay; plus 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren; sister, Linda Crouch and husband Sonny; brothers, Jimmie Jordan, Tommy Jordan and wife Debbie.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 10:00 am at San Jacinto Funeral Home 14659 I-10 East Freeway, Houston, Texas 77015 with interment immediately following at San Jacinto Memorial Park.
Family will receive other family members and friends at 10:00 AM with a graveside service to follow immediately following the visitation at 11:00 AM.
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