James was born March 5, 1958 in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia to the late James and Ruth (Fleshman) Jordan. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army.
James loved motorcycles, especially Harley-Davidson. He built custom bikes and a custom trike with his uncle. He enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing and gardening.
Besides his parents, James is preceded in death by his sister Cyndi Jordan.
He is survived by his daughter Dawn (Jim) Putnam, his son Jesse Jordan, granddaughters Alexis and Isabelle Putnam, grandson Tristan Jordan, his sister Bonnie Woodson, and several cousins and friends.
There are no services planned, James’ remains will be scattered at his favorite place near West Branch.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at wood-kortright-borkoski.com