Rev. Wilfred Jordan
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The Rev. Dr. Wilfred Jordan ’61 went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2021, at the age of 90.
He was married to the love of his life, Wilma Jean, for 65 years (who preceded him in death in 2018), and was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, mentor, and friend. He was a very creative and compassionate man who loved the Lord, and loved life! His ministry and faith have roots in the doctrine and practices generally espoused by the Church of God Reformation Movement, Anderson, Indiana.
Dr. Jordan also served in the United States Army and a veteran of the Korean War.
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, he was retired from the personnel staff of the General Motors Corporation Fisher Guide division in Anderson, where he fulfilled special assignments in the division’s substance abuse program. He was a graduate of Warner Pacific College in Portland, Oregon, and received a Master of Divinity degree from Anderson University’s School of Theology, as well as honorary doctorate degrees from Warner Pacific College and Mid America Bible College.
His service to the Church includes pastorates in Wichita, Kansas, San Diego, California, and in 1971, he joined the Church of God World Service Division staff as director of international affairs, and served as president of Bay Ridge Christian College, and volunteer editor in chief of the National Association of the Church of God’s Shining Light Publication for 15 years.
He is survived by son, Wilfred Neil (Elena); daughters, Winell Susan and Jennifer Joy; grandchildren, Austin Jacob, Amaris Christina, Ashlee Marie, Jordan Davis, Jennifer Nicole, Jarrid Matthew; great-grandchildren, Raegan Renee Lynn, Ryleigh Renee Lynn, Amiyah Jade, Aryanna Reyne, and Mara Lynne; brother, Morris; sisters, Brenda and Gloria; and a host of other friends, relatives, and colleagues.
Anderson University educates students for lives of faith and service, offering more than 50 undergraduate majors, 30 three-year degrees, 20 NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports, alongside adult and graduate programs. The private, liberal arts institution is fully accredited and recognized for excellence in business, computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, music, nursing, psychology, and teacher education programs. Established in 1917 in Anderson, Indiana, by the Church of God, the university remains committed to its Christ-centered mission.