Robert A. Jordan, 81, died on January 25, 2009 at Bridebrook Rehabilitation Center in Niantic.
He was born in New London, CT on June 3, 1927, the son of William H. Jordan, Sr. and Olive Mabel (Brown) Jordan.
Mr. Jordan attended local schools and left the former Chapman Technical High School to enter the United States Navy in 1944.
Mr. Jordan was a Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer, a veteran of World War II, Korean Conflict, and Vietnam War (1944-1964). He was awarded the following medals: American Campaign, World War Two Victory, Korean Service, United Nations Korean Medal, National Defense Service, Armed Forces Expedionary Medal, Five Good Conduct Medals.
He married Edith Iola Sebastian in Westerly, January 1948.
Upon leaving the navy, Mr. Jordan went to work at the former state police barracks Troop E, then located on Thames Street, Groton as a chef.
In 1966 Mr. Jordan went to work for Pfizer, Inc. in Groton in the Sodium Erythorbate Department as a production worker. Mr. Jordan served Pfizer for 24 years, retiring in 1989.
He was an ordained Deacon and a founding member of Gallup Hill Baptist Church, Ledyard CT.
Mr. Jordan was predeceased by his parents, his beloved wife Edith of 52 years, his son Robert D. Jordan, his sister Mildred M. Cooper, a brother William H. Jordan, Jr.
Mr. Jordan was a direct descendant of two brothers Jordan Freeman and Lambo Latham who helped to defend Fort Griswold and died in the massacre in 1781 in Groton.
Mr. Jordan is survived by a daughter Crystal D. Garcia of Gales Ferry and her husband Alvaro Garcia, their children Joshua Garcia, James Garcia, Sarah Garcia and Naomi Garcia. Also, his grandson Reginald Kind of Ledyard and his wife Heather King and their children Gerald King, Alexandra King, Elijah King and Elizabeth King.
The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Historic downtown Mystic, is in charge of arrangements.
His family will greet relatives and friends at Huntington Street Baptist Church, New London on Thursday from 10-10:45am, followed by a service at 11:00am.
Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington VA.
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