James Jordan, Jr.

James Jordan, Jr. of Solomons, Maryland, formerly of Annapolis, Maryland, died Monday, January 31, 2011 at the age of 84.\n \nHe was born in Woodbury, New Jersey on June 3, 1926, to Charlotte and James Jordan, Sr. \n \nFor 61 years, he was the beloved husband of Rosella Jordan and the loving father of Vicky Mitchell and Janice Lazzari. He was a devoted grandfather to Katrina and Jennifer Mitchell and David Lazzari.\n \nJames and Rosella moved from Heritage Harbor in Annapolis, Maryland to Solomons, Maryland eight years ago.\n \nJames was a career military man, serving in the United States Navy until his retirement in 1966. But the Navy was in his blood, so he worked for the Department of the Navy through Civil Service. In 1983, he entered into full retirement. \n \nJames had many hobbies and found enjoyment in playing golf and all varieties of sports. His love of traveling around the United States in his motorhome was at the top of his list of pleasures. \n \nHe was a member of the Elk’s Lodge in Annapolis, Maryland and the Harbor Squares Club, a local square dance club. James was also a member of the Christ Episcopal Church in Clinton, Maryland.\n \nMemorial contributions may be made to: Hospice of St. Mary's, P O Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James Jordan, Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.