Clyde W. ("Brownie") Jordan

Clyde W. Jordan

Clyde W. “Brownie” Jordan, 93, of Elizabethtown passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Masonic Village.  He had lived in Butler most of his life.  Born in East Brady, he was the son of the late Ivor C. and Nancy E. (Reep) Jordan. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 70 years, Eva Gail (Simpson) Jordan.

Brownie was a veteran of the U S Army ( 116th SRI Company ) and had served in Europe during World War II.  He worked as a blacksmith for Armco Steel in Butler retiring in 1983 after 37 years.  He was a member of the Masons for 70 years ( New Castle Consistory, Syria Shrine Pittsburgh ).  He enjoyed boating and camping and had traveled to many states.  He loved nice cars and trucks and had owned many over the years.

In addition to his wife, Brownie is survived by three sons: Robert Jordan (Marsha) of Butler, Kirk Jordan (Mary) of Zelienople, and Paul Jordan (Patti) of Ft. Worth, TX; six grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant sister and infant granddaughter.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Miller-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 N. Market St., Elizabethtown, PA 17022.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown and mailed to Masonic Villages, Office of Gift Planning, 1 Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.