Jason Wayne Jordan

Born on April 27, 1973, to loving parents Tommy and Diane Jordan. Jason Jordan immediately filled the lives of those around him with joy. Jason was chiasmatic and had a smile that would light up a room. His laugh was infectious as well as his personality. He was often described as a good guy, loyal friend and life of the party. Jason was a one-man party and so much fun to be around.

Jason was a hard-working gifted student and extremely talented baseball player. After graduating from Jefferson Davis High School in 1992, he was drafted by the Chicago White Sox, but he wanted to play college baseball.

Jason first played baseball for Pensacola Junior College. He was described by his coach, Bill Hamilton, as a prolific hitter, but he was best known for his smile and his uncanny ability to lead his teammates. When Jason was a sophomore, he hit 0.404 with 22 doubles, 7 home runs and 50 RBI…in only 50 games.

Jason had so much to be proud of, but he was mostly proud of being granted the prestigious Academic Scholar Award from Pensacola Junior College.

Jason moved on to compete for the University of Alabama… Role Tide!! It was Jason Jordan scoring the winning run vs Louisiana State University that brought home the 1996 SEC Championship to University of Alabama. In 1994 Jason was drafted by the New York Yankees, but suffered an injury that prevented him from attending training camp.

Jason graduated with honors from the University of Alabama in 1996 with an BA in Education. He was also given the Paul W. Bryant Student Athlete award recognizing his outstanding scholastic achievements as a scholar athlete.

Jason’s first job out of college was managing a team of 30 employees in a uniform factory in Florida. He then went up north and started his very successful career in sales.

He was a natural born salesman with his good looks and wonderful smile. People enjoyed talking to him and Jason never forgot a person’s name.

Jason was extremely driven and goal oriented and liked to challenge himself. He was famous for writing out a game plan before approaching a task. It was like his brain never stopped running. People did not realize how hard working and organized he was.

He ended up in sales in retirement villages and was so wonderful with residents. He would sit and talk and even have lunch from time to time. Jason made the residents feel special by spending time, laughing and recognizing them.

Jason was a proud uncle to Coleby and Brennen Jordan and was their role model since their father’s recent passing. Jason was passionate about being a strong support person for Coleby and Brennen; he did not expect to be taken so soon.

However, Jason was a firm believer in reuniting in heaven with his loved ones. Jason left us at a young age and unexpected. He is going to be missed by all that loved him. The saving grace of his early departure is that the entire Jordan family is together again in heaven.

Jason is predeceased by Hank and Mamie Woelkers (Grandparents), Tommy and Diane Jordan (Parents), Barry Jordan (Brother) and Athena O’Kon (Aunt).

He is survived by Coleby Jordan (Nephew), Brennen Jordan (Nephew), Shannon and Michael Francklin (Cousin), Kira Francklin (Cousin), Sean O’Kon (Cousin), Jimmy Webster (Uncle), Kay Webster (Aunt), Brandon and Leslie Webster (Cousin), Kelly Knorr (Cousin) and Justin Webster (Cousin).

Please join us at Jason’s memorial on Tuesday February 8, 2022 at 2p.m. held at Alabama Heritage Funeral Home at 10505 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, Alabama 36117. Rev. Chuck Glasscock will be officiating. We welcome all who would like to speak and share their memories of Jason.