Mr. Leon “Ty” Jordan, Jr. age 67, of Starke passed away Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Select Specialty Hospital in Gainesville. Mr. Jordan was born on April 20, 1943 in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Leon Jordan, Sr. and Frances Daniels Jordan and moved to Starke 5 years ago from Raiford. He was a retired Teacher, former city council member and enjoyed horticulture. Ty attended Edmunds High School, was a graduate of the Citadel class of 1966, worked for the Florida Department of Corrections as an educator and started the Library at UCI. He also worked for Alligator Creek Stop Camp as the Director, was a former Director of the Industrial Complex in Raiford and worked with HRS. Ty was a former member of the Rotary Club and made numerous donations to museums around the world. Survivors are his children: Leon “Ty” Jordan, III of Starke; Teresa “Teri” Guth and Desleigh “Desi” Joye both of Lake City; six grandchildren. Memorial services for Mr. Jordan will be held on Friday, October 8, 2010 at 3:00 PM in the JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 620 E. Nona St., Starke, FL 32091. Interment will be private at a later date. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME OF STARKE. 904-964-6200 www.jonesgallagherfh.com. Tags: 1966
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