Billy 'Bill' Robert Jordan

Bill Jordan, 78, of Nederland died Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A native of Port Arthur, he lived in Vidor for 50 years before moving to Nederland 2 years ago. Bill was a retired pressure control supervisor with Southern Union Gas (Texas Gas) for 45 years. He was a 47 year member of Maplecrest Baptist in Vidor where he became an ordained deacon in 1973. He was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church of Nederland, and was a avid contributor of the United Way. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Old Hardin Cemetery in Kountze, Texas. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2010 at Memorial Funeral Home. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter Donna Lynn, parents, and four brothers. Bill is survived by his wife Sherry Jordan of Nederland, daughters Denise Kaye Scott and husband Doug of Pearland, TX., and Denette Elaine Marchand and husband Elvin of Nederland, sisters Violet Powell of Nederland, and Velma Anderson of Hemphill, four grandchildren: Danna McCurry, Ashleigh Williams, Jordan Scott, and Derek Deese, two great grandchildren: Kobi Williams, and Jaxen Rouse.

Cemetery:
Old Hardin Cemetery in Kountze, Texas

Visitation:
6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2010 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor

Service:
10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Memorial Funeral Home.