Willie Jordan

Willie Howard Jordan, age 67, of Erie, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at Saint Vincent Hospital. Willie was born in Erie on December 10, 1951, son of the late Willie Porter and Sarah L. Gore.

He attended Academy High School before beginning a career in manufacturing with Erie Casting.  He also worked at Bonded Services and Erie Fence Co.  In the summer, he was a lifeguard at the Rodger Young Swimming Pool.  Willie was an avid Cleveland Browns fan and a member of Abundant Life Ministries.

He is survived by his children, Sonya Carr, of Atlanta, GA, Malik Martin, of Erie, Deirdra Carr, of Erie, Ahmal Jamal Martin (Chanel), of Philadelphia, Shandra Monique Roberts, Willie Jordan, Martezz Jordan and Trevon Jordan, all of Erie; grandchildren, Brandon Duck, Shandra Ford, Monae Flemmings, Malik Martin, Jr., Jahahd Martin, Nariah Martin, Katonia Martin, Harron Martin, Jazandra S. Stevens, Marcqwann D. Moore, D’Varri D. McLaurin, Shekara Rivera, Christan Rivera, Sr., Diarra  Thompson, Demyan Clark, Charles Martin, Corey Martin, Madison Martin, Naomi McGill, Amir Jordan and great grandchildren, Christian Rivera, Jr., Miracle Jordan, Mi’Auni Thompson, Ka’Nari Rivera, Lyric Mansfield and Jazelle Rivera. Willie is further survived by his siblings, Sandra Heidelberg, Jennifer Hall (Robison), Jimmy Jordan (Toni), Donald Brown (Sylvia) and Irma Mitchell, all of Erie, Cora Bolger (Martin), of North Carolina, Bridget Cotton, of Austin TX; two aunts, and Annie K. Darty Heidelberg, of Mississippi along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

In addition to his parents, Willie is preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Jordan and a brother, Johnny R. Jordan.

Friends are invited to call on the family, Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Burton Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 602 W. 10^th Street, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 12:00 p.m.

Memorials may be made to Burton Funeral Home in the care of the family.

Send condolences to www.burtonfuneralhomes.com.