Roger Walters Jordan

Roger Walters Jordan, 81, of Mint Hill, died Monday, May 22, 2023, at Novant Medical Center in Huntersville. Roger was born in Charlotte, NC, on June 25, 1941, the son of Harry and Dorinda Walters Jordan. He grew up in Matthews and attended East Mecklenburg High School. Roger then answered his country’s call to service and enlisted in the United States Army in 1959 from which he was later honorably discharged and transferred to the National Guard. In 1962, he re-entered active service with the United States Air Force, from which he was again honorably discharged. Upon leaving the military, Roger got involved with his siblings in “Jordan’s Plants”, a wholesale flowers and plant business. Roger also loved doing landscaping work. Ultimately, after moving to Mint Hill, Roger started driving truck commercially for Watkins. When not working, Roger enjoyed working with his hands. A talented woodworker, he built many pieces of furniture and other items. He was also a faithful member of Mount Harmony Baptist Church in Matthews, Roger met the love of his life in Ms. Etta Kathleen Johnson. He and Kathleen were married in 1963. She preceded him in death on March 7, 2021. Roger is survived by a son, Ryan Keith Jordan (wife Trish Wilson) of Zionville, NC; a son Eric Van Jordan of Charleston, WV; a daughter-in-law, Mary Jordan of Pawleys Island, SC; siblings: Linda Jordan and David Jordan; grandchildren: Jenny Martin, Philip (wife Jennifer Morell) Jordan, Alex Graham and Dylan Graham, Timothy Jordan and Zoee Jordan; great grandchildren: Elijah Copeny, Sean Jordan, Michael Jordan, Ava and Penelope Ayres. Roger is further survived by numerous other relatives and friends. In addition to Kathleen, Roger was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings Benny and Donald; and a son, Michael. Roger’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for him and for them. Services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, May 27, at Mount Harmony Baptist Church. Visitation will take place at the church from 10 AM until the time of service. Following the service, Roger will be taken to his final place of earthly rest next to Kathleen in the church cemetery. In honor of his church family and his military service, the family respectfully requests memorials in Roger’s name be made to either Mount Harmony Baptist Church or to your local veteran’s service organization.

Roger Walters Jordan

June 25, 1941 - May 22, 2023