Vance U Jordan Sr Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Vance U. Jordan, Sr. 85, of Peoria, IL quietly transitioned to his heavenly home at 12:15pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 surrounded by his family. Vance was born on March 13, 1933 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to William Orr and Millie Williams (Jordan). His family relocated to Peoria, IL where he was raised by his mother and his adopted father Robert Jordan. Vance married the love of his life Clara R. White on February 13, 1951 in Pekin, IL. She preceded him in death on February 11, 2017. To this union 10 children were born: Larry White, Vancie R. Jordan, David U.(Donnette), Rev. Vance U.Jr., (Shari), Tyrone Jordan, Stevie M.(Tina), Jerry L. Sr.(Robin), Rev. Wayne H., Officer Patrick L. Sr. (Burnita), Marcellus (Min. Aldisa) Jordan. Vance gave his life to the Lord at a young age and was baptized by the Late Dr. Calvin C. Hightower. As much as his health allowed him he attended Wednesday afternoon Prayer Services at Star of Hope where he was a member. Vance was a boxing Golden Glove Champion in three different weight divisions. One of his most memorable boxing experiences was when the Late Great Joe Louis refereed one of his fights. In addition to his boxing career he was a Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Army serving in Germany during the Korean War. Vance had an amazing work ethic that was developed during his childhood which he later passed on to his children. Upon his completion of his military service Vance worked two full-time jobs at the same time one at Hiram Walker and the other at Coca Cola Bottling plant. He later retired from Browning-Ferris Industries after 20 plus years of dedicated employment. Vance leaves his nine loving children to cherish his most precious memories. From his beautiful children he has also gained 37 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great grandchildren who loved him dearly and they affectionately called him Pe-Paw; his surviving siblings are Melnee Orr-Clegg, of Oakley, CA, Jessie James (Lawana), Ossie, Richard (Cynthia) Jordan, of Peoria, IL and Janet (George) Hampton of Calumet City, IL and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents, one son Tyrone Jordan, a special grandson Lenn Jordan, and three brothers Morris D. Jordan, Williams J. Orr Jr., Elroy Jordan, and five sisters Rosa L. Jordan, Alyene Booker, Loretta Guard, Annabelle Jordan, and Jessie Mae Jordan. Services will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior at Star of Hope Full Gospel Church where Bishop Joe Johnson will serve as host Pastor. Rev. Wayne Jordan and Rev. Vance Jordan will officiate. Vance will be laid to rest in Lutheran Cemetery. Online condolences and words of encouragement can be made twparkschapel.com

Vance U Jordan Sr

March 13, 1933 - October 31, 2018