Obituary of Wiley-Benjamin Jordan

Wiley Benjamin "Ben" Jordan - SAVANNAH - Ben Jordan died at Hospice of Savannah on November 26, with his sweetheart at his side. He fought a courageous 10 year battle with leukemia and lymphoma among other health problems. Ben was born on December 21, 1928 in Forest Park, GA and moved to Gray, GA at a young age. He was preceded in death by his Father, Arthur Geiger Jordan, his Mother, Gussie Bell Jenkins Jordan and brother Jenkins Jordan, Floyd Miller and Freddie Miller, brother-in-laws who were like brothers. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict while serving in the US Coast Guard. In 1953 he began his career in the food industry. He worked at Belford Co. for 25 years. Before retiring he worked for Collins Frozen Foods and Krispy Chick. Ben was a former member of Riverside Baptist Church where he served as an ordained deacon and Sunday School teacher for many years. He is currently a member of Calvary Baptist Temple and a member of the Ralph Finnegan Sunday School Class. He loved and participated in many sports with fishing and hunting being two of his favorites. But his love was golf which he played well until his health failed. He was always willing to give you a tip on how to play whether you wanted it or not. He is survived by his beloved wife of almost 60 years Beatrice "Bea" Miller Jordan. Two children, Linda Jordan George and Steve Jordan (Tammy Whitfield). Eight grandchildren, Suzanne George Bridges (Billy), Emily George, Stephen Jordan (Dan'elle), Mae Jordan and Meagan and Zach Daring. His sister, Helen Glawson of Macon, GA. He is survived by a special nephew Gregg Miller and family, Kee, Jason and Jerrod, his sister in law, Mrs. Freddie Miller "Faye" and several nieces and nephews. Ben lived a simple life. To know him was to love him. His family was the highlight of his life. Anytime his family and friends got together it was always special. A special thanks to Dr. Lebos and Dr. Chris Haberman for their never ending search for answers to his cancer. To Hospice for the care they gave and the friends they became to our family. And for all our friends and family who have supported us through this long journey. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Monday at Fairhaven Funeral Home, Hubert C. Baker Chapel, 7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, Ga 31406. Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Hubert C. Baker Chapel, with Rev. Larry Speir and Rev. Wayne Watts, officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park. Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, Inc., 1352 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, Ga 31406. Fairhaven Funeral Home Hubert C. Baker Chapel 912-927-1999 fairhavenfuneralhome.net Savannah Morning News November 29, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .