Lenward E. Jordan, age 83, of Alto, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021.
Born on November 21, 1937, in Commerce, he was a son of the late John Thomas and Addie Mae Baxter Jordan. Mr. Jordan was retired from Carwood Manufacturing and was a faithful member of Crossroads Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann McDuffie Jordan, and a son-in-law, Alvin Crane. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Ninia Crane of Baldwin and Barbara “Bobbie” and Bill Robinson of Clarkesville; daughter-in-love and son-in-love, Rita and Lee Smith; son-in-love, Pete Burgess of Alto; grandchildren and spouses, Theron and Melissa Robinson, Darin and Jessi Kimbrell and John and Jessica Kimbrell; great-grandchildren, Shae Lynn Robinson, Willow Robinson, Lucas Robinson, Peyton Dodd, Devyn Kimbrell, and Bo Kimbrell; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services are 11 am on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Crossroads Baptist Church in Alto, with Rev. Lamar Kastner and Rev. Ray Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Rev. Alvin Burns officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Those in attendance are asked to please adhere to the public health and social distancing guidelines regarding COVID-19.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
