William “Will” Jordan, 96, of Saint Louis, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
He was born August 2, 1929, in Marquand, the son of Daniel W. and Lora (Meyers) Jordan.
Will married Lawana Francis Grimaud, who preceded him in death.
He served in the United States Army and retired from General Motors. Will enjoyed hunting, fishing, baseball — especially the St. Louis Cardinals — and throwing horseshoes. He loved watching his granddaughters play basketball and spending time with his family. In his words, his biggest accomplishments were raising his children, not having to kill anyone in Korea while in service, and not getting shot.
Survivors include four sons, Gary (Colleen) Jordan, Jerry Jordan, Jeff (Christy) Jordan, and Chris (Dawn) Jordan; one daughter, Cheryl (Robert) Laycook; nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lawana Jordan; three brothers, Gene Jordan, Jess Jordan, and Luther (Brandy) Jordan; and one sister, Lois Lane.
Visitation was held from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville and will continue from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the funeral home.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville, with Rev. Christopher Seah officiating.
Burial will be in Whitener Cemetery in Marquand, with full military honors.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
