Ioway Jordan's Obituary
Ioway was born to Josie Cason and Lacy Dock Jordan on January 2, 1932 in Tiller, Arkansas. He had 14 siblings, 1 brother and 4 sisters living throughout the States and 5 brothers & 4 sisters (deceased). Ioway and Lucille were married on April 30, 1951 in Magee, Arkansas. They moved to San Diego in 1952 and began a family by fathering two sons, Alvin Kent and Jeffrey Karl; both now deceased. He was the proud Grandfather to Jamila (Darsay) Jordan-Barnwell & Alvin Jordan, Jr.; Great Grandfather to Jamar (Kherissa) Stuart, Jade Barnwell, JaSahn Barnwell & Dream Barnwell; Great-great-grandfather to Jesiah Stuart & Khamden Stuart. Ioway aka “Pops” worked hard throughout his life and had several jobs to support his family; retiring from General Dynamics after 40+ years. Pops is known for his love of fishing and hunting. He also loved to laugh!
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