Arthur E. Jordan
World War II veteran,
enjoyed custom woodworking
Arthur Edward “Art” Jordan, 88, of Cole Street, Bristol, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, at Newport Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of Marilee (Griffin) Jordan, his wife of 67 yrs.
Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, he was a son of the late Arthur E. and Mary (McKenna) Jordan. Mr. Jordan served in the US Army during World War II as a Private First Class in the army of occupation in Berlin, Germany. Following the war, he served in the RI Army National Guard for four years where he was promoted to Sergeant. Mr. Jordan was a graduate of Colt Memorial High School, Class of 1945. He was the starting back for the football team and inducted into the Bristol High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 1988.
He also played football and hockey for the Berlin Bears during his military years in Germany. After the war, he played football for the Bristol Townies in the RI Colonial Football League. He was the Superintendent of the Building and Grounds Department at Brown University for over 25 years, retiring in 1988.
His favorite hobby was custom woodworking for family and friends and he was an avid fan of the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by seven children; Theodore E. Jordan (Robin) of Warren, Stephen A. Jordan (Cynthia) of Narragansett, Edward C. Jordan (Donna) of Warren, Carol J. Lepley (Stephen) of Middletown, Robert T. Jordan (Joan) of Barrington, Richard P. Jordan (Cynthia) of Tiverton and Douglas G. Jordan (Julia) of Whitefield, Maine. He was also survived by 16 grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Funeral services and burial will be private. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Grand Islander Nursing Center, Residents Activity Fund, 333 Green End Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842.
For online condolences and shared memories go to www.sansonefuneralhome.com
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