Glenn L. Jordan, Sr.

Heaven has gained a new entertainer, Glenn Jordan, Sr., who passed away April 15, 2018, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. He was born December 19, 1927, in Runnells, Iowa, to Lawrence and Taza Jordan.

Glenn proudly served in the United States Army, 82nd Airborne Division as a paratrooper during World War II. He worked for Gordon’s for 39 years and Mail Contractors of America for 10 years.

Glenn, who was also known as Louie or Vern, had a great sense of humor and will be remembered for his ornery nature and the many practical jokes he played. To know him was to love him.

Glenn is survived by his wife, Joy Jordan; son, Glenn Jordan, Jr.; bonus daughters, Michelle (Darrin) Dodds and Angela Crees; as well as two grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth; granddaughter, Valerie Tulk; two brothers, two sisters, and his parents-in-law.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines, with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Mercy Hospice and Capitol Hill Christian Church in loving memory of Glenn.

Condolences may be expressed online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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