Charles (Chuck) Jordan Jr., 96 of Braceville passed away peacefully in his sleep under the wonderful care of hospice on Friday Dec. 10, 2021 with his family by his side.  He was born on Dec. 25, 1924 in Freedom, Portage County to Charles H. Jordan Sr. and Ellen E. (Olmstead) Jordan.

After high school, he joined the US Army during WWII and was a member the 83rd Infantry Division serving in Europe from 1944-1945. For his service Chuck was awarded several wartime medals including the Bronze Star. He worked at Wean Engineering in Warren starting as a draftsman, then project engineer and ended as V.P. of Overseas Sales and retired in 1985. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Newton Falls, a 70-year member of the Newton Falls Masonic Lodge #462, and he was a former Commander of the American Legion in Braceville. He also served as a Trustee in Braceville Township. He was Boy Scout Master for Troop #64 in Braceville and he led the combined Trumbull County Boy Scout troops that went to the 1964 National Jamboree at Valley Forge, Pa.

He grew up in Nelson Township and lived most of his life in Braceville. His interests include wood working as he made several beautiful pieces of furniture for his family. He was also an avid horseman having participated for years in trail rides across the country.

He married Madeline D. Harper on Oct. 11, 1946, and they enjoyed 57 years of marriage until she passed in 2003. He is survived by three children, a daughter Carol (Thomas) Orwig of Howland, sons; Kenneth Jordan of Braceville, Robert (Lisa) Jordan of Valley Grove, W.V. He is also survived by (5) grandchildren; Tina (Sean) Craigo, Thomas Orwig Jr. & Timothy (Vickie) Orwig, Kevin Jordan, Matthew Jordan and (7) great grandchildren; Taylor & Jenna Craigo, Chad & Zack Orwig, Owen Orwig and step great grandchildren Emily and Ben Klaus. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, his sister-in-law Launa Brunstetter and brother-in-law James Paisley.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, his brother Richard Jordan and sister Donna Paisley.

In Sept. 2008 he married Sandra K. Wells. He is survived by Sandra and her three children, James & Jeffrey Wells of Windham, John (Ginna) Wells of Monroe, Ohio and grandchildren Aaron & Ashley Wells.

Funeral services will be at the First Baptist Church 2640 South Canal St. Newton Falls, OH 44444 on Thursday Dec.16, 2021 at 12:00pm with Rev. Steve Spurlock officiating.  Calling hours will be from 11:00am-12:00pm at the church.  Chuck will be laid to rest at Braceville Cemetery with full military honors.  The family is requesting that social distancing and masks be worn at all times at the church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440.  Family and friends may view Chuck's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

Thursday, December 16, 2021 12:00 PM

First Baptist Church 2640 South Canal St. Ext. Newton Falls, Ohio 44444