Lee Russel Jordan Sr. Obituary
In loving memory of Lee Russel Jordan Sr. (Memphis, Tennessee), who departed this world on November 1, 2025 at the age of 72. Lee leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lee Russel Jordan Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Augustus Jordan (Mane) and Willie Mae Fitchpatric McClain; his stepfather B. F. McClain; his sister Lillie Jordan-White; and his stepsister Hattie Bar.
He is survived by: his son Lee R. Jordan, Jr. (Jessika) of Bartlett, Tennessee.; his wife Connie Armour Jordan; his daughter Dr. Melita Jordan-Thomas (Wayman); his grandchildren, Kylee Jordan, Kenneth Miller, Kameron Jordan, Alston Thomas and Aiden Thomas; and his siblings, James A. Jordan (Jean) of Southaven, Mississippi, Jewel Jordan (Dee Etta), Jerry McClain (Bernette) of Collierville, Tennessee, Chestine Burnette, Almedia Stigger (late Cornell) of Memphis, Tennessee, JoAnn McClain Jones (Stacey) of Byhalia, Mississippi, Cornelious Jordan (Vanessa) of Hendersonville, Tennessee, Leonard Jordan (Altregia) of Douglasville, Georgia, Darlene Jordan of Williston, Tennessee, Michael Jordan of Augusta, Georgia and Cory Jordan of Nashville, Tennessee.
Visitation was held on Friday, November 7th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the R. S. Lewis Funeral Home (2944 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN 38111). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the First Baptist Church (2835 Broad Ave, Memphis, TN 38112). A burial will be held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the West Tennessee State Veteran Cemetery (4000 Forest Hill Irene Rd, Memphis, TN 38125).
