Jimmy Neal Jordan, 79, of Tecumseh, OK., passed away May 30, 2026.
Jimmy was born Oct. 13, 1946, to Jim and Lorene Jordan in Oklahoma City, OK.
He graduated from Norman High School in 1964 and began pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration at the University of Oklahoma. In June of 1966, he answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. After completing infantry training at Camp Pendleton, CA, and subsequent tank training, Jimmy was deployed to Vietnam. He often recalled spending his 21st birthday— Friday the 13th—in Vietnam, a moment he never forgot. At the conclusion of his service, Jimmy survived a severe bout of malaria after returning stateside, a testament to his resilience.
Following his military service, Jimmy returned to the University of Oklahoma to complete his business degree while working nights at Tinker Air Force Base. He married Sheila Teresa Hunt on Dec. 30, 1972.
Jimmy initially worked alongside his father in the family construction business after a brief time in sales and real estate. The business evolved from residential homebuilding into commercial projects, eventually becoming Jordan Contractors under Jimmy’s leadership, focusing on municipal infrastructure work.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Lorene Jordan, and his brother, Wayne Jordan.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Sheila Jordan; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Matt Roberson; son and daughter-in-law, John and Kay Jordan; grandchildren, Chloe and Claire Roberson, Alyssa and Kenney Hatcher, and Jonathan Jordan; and great-granddaughter, Nayvee Kay; his sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Mike Allen; sisters- and brothers-in-law, De-Carla and Carl Slovinski, and Sonya and Michael Hinkle; along with a host of nieces, nephews, “adopted” OBU students, and many dear friends.
Visitation will be held from 9 am to 8 pm June 4, 2026, at Cooper Funeral Home in Tecumseh, with family present from 5 pm to 7 pm. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm June 5, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Tecumseh, with Pastor Clint Bryant officiating.
Burial to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Shawnee, OK under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home. To share memories, or to sign the guest book on-line, go to www.cooperfuneral. com.
