Gary Lewis Jordan

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Lewis Jordan to be with his Lord
and Savior on May 17th, 2026.

Gary was born on April 13th,1945, in Johnston County, NC, to the late Lloyd Marcel Jordan and
Lottie Mae Jordan. Gary was raised in Suffolk, VA, and attended
Holland High School, where he excelled in sports and singing. He also met the love of his life
there, Linda Carr, and graduated in 1964. He attended Elon University and played football on a
full scholarship. He graduated in 1968 and signed with the Cleveland Browns. He began a
career that encompassed many jobs, but is probably best known for being the Founder and
Administrator of the former Suffolk Christian Schools in Suffolk, VA. He loved coaching all sports
and mentoring young people. He was also an amazing athlete. He continued to be very
competitive playing softball, flag football, and golf into his adult years. He was on the 1971 Pile
Drivers that won the softball Open World Championship in Detroit, MI.

Gary thrived in any social environment, whether it was speaking to a large crowd or just one
person. He was fun, energetic, and truly just great to be around. He loved sports, politics, and
coming up with a new business idea. He loved his family and would do anything for them. He
was truly a one-of-a-kind person.

He was a member of First Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, sang in the choir, and
taught Sunday School. He loved the Lord and was always looking for ways to better serve Him.
He was predeceased by his parents, his wife of 43 years, Linda Carr Jordan, one son-in-law,
and two brothers-in-law.

He is survived by his five children, Tammy, Robin(Joey), Krista(Steve), Matt(Amy), and
Liz(David), nine grandchildren, Lindsay(Tyler), Jordan(Kayla), Katelyn(Emmett),
Rylan(Emily), Simon(Maya), Olivia, Maddy, Kinley, and Aiden, one great-grandchild, Jordan, and
one more on the way, Abigail, his two sisters, Avis(Phil) and Iris(Betty), 
one brother-in-law, Chuck(Kay), and two sisters-in-law, Shirley and Jackie. He also had numerous nieces,
nephews, and close friends who will dearly miss him.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to The Foley Center in Blowing Rock,
NC, where he spent his final years surrounded by compassion and care. The staff treated him
with genuine love and kindness, and he formed meaningful connections with many of the
residents. They often stopped by his room to share a laugh over one of his stories or to confide
in him and ask for his prayers, drawn to his warmth, wisdom, and comforting spirit. 

The funeral service will be Saturday, May 23, 2026, 11:00 am at First Baptist Church, Main St. in
Suffolk, VA. The family will receive visitors at 10:00 am. Graveside services will be private.

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