1948 - 2026
Born in Martinez, California, he was the son of the late George and Emma “Georgianna” (Stephens) Jordan and was raised and educated in Jacksonville, Florida.
After high school, George proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, attaining the rank of Sergeant. Much of his service was spent assigned to the Marine Detachment aboard the USS Forrestal (CVA-59).
In his younger years, George enjoyed fishing and often dreamed of owning a boat and living on the water. He and Debbie later fulfilled that dream, spending more than ten years living aboard their boat, fittingly named Quixotic, in Solomons, Maryland, along the Chesapeake Bay. The ocean was always central to George’s life, and he never lived more than an hour from it.
George treasured time with family and friends and was known for his quick wit and playful spirit. There was always a joke to tell and a laugh to share. His warm hugs and generous heart will be remembered by all who knew him.
In addition to his wife Debbie, he is survived by his children, Joshua Jordan of Salem, New Hampshire; Zachery Jordan and his wife Alessia Cherici of Ambler, Pennsylvania; and Cassie Pearsall and her husband Jeffrey of Upton. He also leaves his stepchildren, Mark LaRose and his wife ChangMi of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, and Matthew LaRose of Upton.
George was the proud grandfather of Samantha LaPointe, Seth Jordan, Nicholas Pearsall, and Noah Pearsall, and great-grandfather of Rayne Younker and Bennett Younker. He is also survived by his sister, Judy Russo of Jacksonville, Florida; many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends; as well as his former wives, Joyce Jordan and Donna Jordan.
He was predeceased by his daughter-in-law, Tabitha Jordan; his step-granddaughters, Hannah LaRose and Nora LaRose; and his siblings, Shirley Faro and Gene Jordan.
A celebration of George’s life will be announced and held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Upton Fire & EMS Association Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 1012, Upton, MA 01568.
