Arlis Jordan's Obituary
Arlis Efton Jordan, son of Oscar Thomas and Opha Ellen Hightower Jordan, was born February 6, 1928, near Hartville, Missouri. He departed this life Friday, January 20, 2006, in Hill Crest Manor, in Hamilton, Missouri, at the age of seventy-seven years, eleven months, and fourteen days. On January 24, 1948, he was united in marriage to Dolly Eileen Clark and to this union one son was born. He was preceded in death by his parents; two granddaughters, Amanda Eileen, and Megan Brianne Jordan; and a sister and brother-in-law, Imogene and Johnnie Wisdom. Arlis is survived by his wife, Dolly, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Cindy Jordan, of Hamilton, Missouri; a granddaughter, Elizabeth Jordan; a grandson, David Jordan; three brothers, Carlos Jordan, and his wife, Ferrell, of Hartville, Missouri, Jerry Jordan, of Gladstone, Missouri, and Larry Jordan, and his wife, Cindy, of Polo, Missouri; two sisters, Ruby Robertson, and her husband, Gerald, of Niangua, Missouri, and Rowena Strode, and her husband, Phil, of Kearney, Missouri; a brother-in-law, Herbert Clark, of Hartville, Missouri; a sister-in-law, Sue Robertson, and her husband, Darrell, of Hartville, Missouri; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. He was born and raised in the Hartville community. After he and Dolly were married, they made their home in Kearney, Missouri, and lovingly raised their son. He was a very hardworking man, and was employed by Goldblatt Tool Company in Kansas City, Kansas for many years. Arlis made his profession of faith in Christ and was baptized on March 14, 1947. He was a member of the Durbin Church, now known as Elk Creek Baptist Church. He greatly enjoyed the outdoors where his favorite activity was hunting and being with his hunting buddies. He loved the Black Jack Hollar area and always wished to come back to that area, where he spent so many happy hours with his dog, “Old Drum”. His family was very important to him and he especially enjoyed his grandchildren. Arlis was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. He will be greatly missed and will live in our hearts forever. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and will treasure the memories he made for his family and friends. Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2006, in the Elk Creek Baptist Church, Hartville, Missouri. Services are under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Hartville, Missouri.
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