Walter Edgar (Ed) Jordan

Ed grew up in Brentwood, MO where his parents were influential community leaders. In High School and College, he excelled in athletics. He was a star quarterback and played baseball where he later joined a semi-pro team.

He was a true patriot and served in the Marine Corps as Combat Radio Operator 6/27/1956 – 4/15/1958; then served in the Reserve for 4 years and was honorably discharged on 6/26/1962.

After learning the strict discipline in the Marine Corps, he attended Central Methodist University, Fayette, MO and transferred to Mizzou University, his Junior Year. Ed earned a bachelor's degree in business administration.

Ed's professional career included 30 years in the Hospitality Industry. He began at Tan-Tar-A Resort at Lake of the Ozarks. From there, he was hired as "pre-opening expert" and opened the Crown Center Hotel in Kansas City, MO. His career included other prestigious properties where he served as Director of Sales at Peachtree Plaza/Atlanta, GA, Loews Anatole Hotel/Dallas, TX and Opryland Hotel/Nashville, TN and was recognized for his many achievements!

After meeting his soul mate & wife, Gwen, they did everything together and served on various ministries: Victims Relief Ministries, where they helped victims of abuse; Chapel of Hope, where they ministered to inmates; Prestonwood, where they served on the Prayer Board; and currently serving at Jesus Embassy Church.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Gwen Jordan, of Plano, TX and children: Julie Jordan-Wade, Coppell, TX, Michelle Jordan, Garland, TX, Melanie Balch, Grand Prairie, TX and Natasha Rivas, Guadalupe Victoria Mexico. Other survivors include 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Ed was grateful for Jesus who paid the full price for his sin debt! In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Needy Nigerian Orphans and Widows at https://www.gofundme.com/f/needy-nigerian-orphans-and-widows/donate?source=btn or mail to Jesus Embassy Church, 3405 Custer Rd., Ste. 200, Plano, TX 75023. This ministry touched Ed tremendously!