Jerry Leon Jordan
June 18, 1938 - October 9, 2016
Jerry Leon Jordan passed away after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Seton Medical Center in Kyle Texas. He was 78 years old.
Jerry leaves behind his wife Aileen Faye (Hampton) Jordan; His daughter Elizabeth Jordan, his son David Jordan, his step-sons; Michael Meli and his wife Amanda, and Brian Meli and his wife Michelle. He will also be missed by his sister Madonna Bridwell and his brother Samuel Jordan, numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents.
Jerry was born Saturday, June 18, 1938 in Shattuck, Oklahoma to Roy Leon and Helen Elizabeth (Ishmael) Jordan.. Jerry graduated from Lefors High School in Lefors Texas and immediately went to West Texas State University in Canyon Texas to further his education. He attended for three semesters before joining the U.S. Airforce on May 1, 1958. Jerry's military career was extensive; retiring the first time in 1980 as Master Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force. Jerry later enlisted in the Texas Air National Guard, retiring in 2010 as Lt. Colonel. Throughout his military career, he was awarded multiple Adjutant General Awards. In 1961 he married Nancy Carolyn Walter and together raised their children. He later divorced and married Aileen Faye Hampton with whom he spent the next thirty eight years.
Following retirement from the Airforce, He and Aileen moved to San Marcos for her career. There he attended Southwest Texas State University, graduating in May of 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Law Enforcement. As a student at Southwest Texas University he was able to work as a teacher's assistant, teaching and investigation lab for 1 ½ years. He finished his degree in 5 semesters, making the Honor Roll 4 times.
In October of 1982, Jerry went to work at the University of Texas Police Department, fulfilling his lifelong dream of being a police officer. While with the department he spent fourteen years as a Field Training Officer during which he received two University Police Department Service Awards and was recognized by the Knebel Veteran Post #83 for his work in crime prevention and dedicated performance to the U.T. community. He retired from the U.T. Police Department in September of 2000. Jerry credited his continued education to his loving wife Aileen and his mother. Jerry followed his father's footsteps and became a Master Mason, and followed his father-in-law, Mike Hampton becoming a 32 degree Master Mason and a Shriner. Jerry loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.
Friends and family are invited time a time of visitation on Monday, October 17th from 4-8pm at Harrell Funeral Home; address 1715 Kirby Lane, Kyle, TX 78640. Funeral services will follow on Tuesday, October 18th, starting at 10:30am in the chapel at Harrell Funeral Home, with reception, snacks/drinks after service. Police escort will lead the procession at 12:45 to Fort San Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, TX with graveside services starting at 1:45pm.
Donations may be made in Jerrys memory to the Shriners Hospitals www.support.shrinershospitals.org or the children's programs at Connections Church at 1235 S. Loop 4, Buda TX 78610
(Published by Harrell Funeral Home, Tuesday, October 11, 2016)
June 18, 1938 - October 9, 2016
Jerry Leon Jordan passed away after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Seton Medical Center in Kyle Texas. He was 78 years old.
Jerry leaves behind his wife Aileen Faye (Hampton) Jordan; His daughter Elizabeth Jordan, his son David Jordan, his step-sons; Michael Meli and his wife Amanda, and Brian Meli and his wife Michelle. He will also be missed by his sister Madonna Bridwell and his brother Samuel Jordan, numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents.
Jerry was born Saturday, June 18, 1938 in Shattuck, Oklahoma to Roy Leon and Helen Elizabeth (Ishmael) Jordan.. Jerry graduated from Lefors High School in Lefors Texas and immediately went to West Texas State University in Canyon Texas to further his education. He attended for three semesters before joining the U.S. Airforce on May 1, 1958. Jerry's military career was extensive; retiring the first time in 1980 as Master Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force. Jerry later enlisted in the Texas Air National Guard, retiring in 2010 as Lt. Colonel. Throughout his military career, he was awarded multiple Adjutant General Awards. In 1961 he married Nancy Carolyn Walter and together raised their children. He later divorced and married Aileen Faye Hampton with whom he spent the next thirty eight years.
Following retirement from the Airforce, He and Aileen moved to San Marcos for her career. There he attended Southwest Texas State University, graduating in May of 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Law Enforcement. As a student at Southwest Texas University he was able to work as a teacher's assistant, teaching and investigation lab for 1 ½ years. He finished his degree in 5 semesters, making the Honor Roll 4 times.
In October of 1982, Jerry went to work at the University of Texas Police Department, fulfilling his lifelong dream of being a police officer. While with the department he spent fourteen years as a Field Training Officer during which he received two University Police Department Service Awards and was recognized by the Knebel Veteran Post #83 for his work in crime prevention and dedicated performance to the U.T. community. He retired from the U.T. Police Department in September of 2000. Jerry credited his continued education to his loving wife Aileen and his mother. Jerry followed his father's footsteps and became a Master Mason, and followed his father-in-law, Mike Hampton becoming a 32 degree Master Mason and a Shriner. Jerry loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.
Friends and family are invited time a time of visitation on Monday, October 17th from 4-8pm at Harrell Funeral Home; address 1715 Kirby Lane, Kyle, TX 78640. Funeral services will follow on Tuesday, October 18th, starting at 10:30am in the chapel at Harrell Funeral Home, with reception, snacks/drinks after service. Police escort will lead the procession at 12:45 to Fort San Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, TX with graveside services starting at 1:45pm.
Donations may be made in Jerrys memory to the Shriners Hospitals www.support.shrinershospitals.org or the children's programs at Connections Church at 1235 S. Loop 4, Buda TX 78610
(Published by Harrell Funeral Home, Tuesday, October 11, 2016)
Jerry Leon Jordan
June 18, 1938 - October 9, 2016
Jerry Leon Jordan passed away after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Seton Medical Center in Kyle Texas. He was 78 years old.
Jerry leaves behind his wife Aileen Faye (Hampton) Jordan; His daughter Elizabeth Jordan, his son David Jordan, his step-sons; Michael Meli and his wife Amanda, and Brian Meli and his wife Michelle. He will also be missed by his sister Madonna Bridwell and his brother Samuel Jordan, numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents.
Jerry was born Saturday, June 18, 1938 in Shattuck, Oklahoma to Roy Leon and Helen Elizabeth (Ishmael) Jordan.. Jerry graduated from Lefors High School in Lefors Texas and immediately went to West Texas State University in Canyon Texas to further his education. He attended for three semesters before joining the U.S. Airforce on May 1, 1958. Jerry's military career was extensive; retiring the first time in 1980 as Master Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force. Jerry later enlisted in the Texas Air National Guard, retiring in 2010 as Lt. Colonel. Throughout his military career, he was awarded multiple Adjutant General Awards. In 1961 he married Nancy Carolyn Walter and together raised their children. He later divorced and married Aileen Faye Hampton with whom he spent the next thirty eight years.
Following retirement from the Airforce, He and Aileen moved to San Marcos for her career. There he attended Southwest Texas State University, graduating in May of 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Law Enforcement. As a student at Southwest Texas University he was able to work as a teacher's assistant, teaching and investigation lab for 1 ½ years. He finished his degree in 5 semesters, making the Honor Roll 4 times.
In October of 1982, Jerry went to work at the University of Texas Police Department, fulfilling his lifelong dream of being a police officer. While with the department he spent fourteen years as a Field Training Officer during which he received two University Police Department Service Awards and was recognized by the Knebel Veteran Post #83 for his work in crime prevention and dedicated performance to the U.T. community. He retired from the U.T. Police Department in September of 2000. Jerry credited his continued education to his loving wife Aileen and his mother. Jerry followed his father's footsteps and became a Master Mason, and followed his father-in-law, Mike Hampton becoming a 32 degree Master Mason and a Shriner. Jerry loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.
Friends and family are invited time a time of visitation on Monday, October 17th from 4-8pm at Harrell Funeral Home; address 1715 Kirby Lane, Kyle, TX 78640. Funeral services will follow on Tuesday, October 18th, starting at 10:30am in the chapel at Harrell Funeral Home, with reception, snacks/drinks after service. Police escort will lead the procession at 12:45 to Fort San Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, TX with graveside services starting at 1:45pm.
Donations may be made in Jerrys memory to the Shriners Hospitals www.support.shrinershospitals.org or the children's programs at Connections Church at 1235 S. Loop 4, Buda TX 78610
(Published by Harrell Funeral Home, Tuesday, October 11, 2016)
June 18, 1938 - October 9, 2016
Jerry Leon Jordan passed away after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Seton Medical Center in Kyle Texas. He was 78 years old.
Jerry leaves behind his wife Aileen Faye (Hampton) Jordan; His daughter Elizabeth Jordan, his son David Jordan, his step-sons; Michael Meli and his wife Amanda, and Brian Meli and his wife Michelle. He will also be missed by his sister Madonna Bridwell and his brother Samuel Jordan, numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents.
Jerry was born Saturday, June 18, 1938 in Shattuck, Oklahoma to Roy Leon and Helen Elizabeth (Ishmael) Jordan.. Jerry graduated from Lefors High School in Lefors Texas and immediately went to West Texas State University in Canyon Texas to further his education. He attended for three semesters before joining the U.S. Airforce on May 1, 1958. Jerry's military career was extensive; retiring the first time in 1980 as Master Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force. Jerry later enlisted in the Texas Air National Guard, retiring in 2010 as Lt. Colonel. Throughout his military career, he was awarded multiple Adjutant General Awards. In 1961 he married Nancy Carolyn Walter and together raised their children. He later divorced and married Aileen Faye Hampton with whom he spent the next thirty eight years.
Following retirement from the Airforce, He and Aileen moved to San Marcos for her career. There he attended Southwest Texas State University, graduating in May of 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Law Enforcement. As a student at Southwest Texas University he was able to work as a teacher's assistant, teaching and investigation lab for 1 ½ years. He finished his degree in 5 semesters, making the Honor Roll 4 times.
In October of 1982, Jerry went to work at the University of Texas Police Department, fulfilling his lifelong dream of being a police officer. While with the department he spent fourteen years as a Field Training Officer during which he received two University Police Department Service Awards and was recognized by the Knebel Veteran Post #83 for his work in crime prevention and dedicated performance to the U.T. community. He retired from the U.T. Police Department in September of 2000. Jerry credited his continued education to his loving wife Aileen and his mother. Jerry followed his father's footsteps and became a Master Mason, and followed his father-in-law, Mike Hampton becoming a 32 degree Master Mason and a Shriner. Jerry loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.
Friends and family are invited time a time of visitation on Monday, October 17th from 4-8pm at Harrell Funeral Home; address 1715 Kirby Lane, Kyle, TX 78640. Funeral services will follow on Tuesday, October 18th, starting at 10:30am in the chapel at Harrell Funeral Home, with reception, snacks/drinks after service. Police escort will lead the procession at 12:45 to Fort San Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, TX with graveside services starting at 1:45pm.
Donations may be made in Jerrys memory to the Shriners Hospitals www.support.shrinershospitals.org or the children's programs at Connections Church at 1235 S. Loop 4, Buda TX 78610
(Published by Harrell Funeral Home, Tuesday, October 11, 2016)
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