A huge thank you to everyone for the outpouring of love and support given to the family of Jordan Edward Powell. It has been six months since Jordan left this world. We, his family, have had some of our pain eased by all of you that loved and cared for Jordan. So very many people helped us out during this most difficult time of our lives. We cannot possibly name everyone that was so caring and giving of support to us, but please know that you are not forgotten or overlooked. All of the kindness shown through all of your actions will be forever appreciated.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank a few individuals. Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel of Bowling Green Independent News for publishing Jordan’s obituary and information about the fund raising event held at Howard’s Club H. To Victoria TenEyck for setting up the Go Fund Me account to help with Jordan’s funeral expenses: to Nikki Cordy and Rosie-El for organizing and working so diligently in having the Jordan Powell benefit; and to everyone that made food, the musical performers, and those that donated items and time to make for a successful fundraiser. There are so many people to thank for all of their contributions including businesses, Jordan’s co-workers and his many friends. A special ‘thank you’ to Devin Klinger for giving of his musical gift by performing “Vocalise” on his cello at Jordan’s funeral service. Thank you all employees of Wood Lane Residential Services, the Wood County Board of DD, (specifically the Supported Employment Department) and to all of his friends, fraternity brothers, and all others that made Jordan a part of their lives.
Tuesday, November 1 2016 will be the 28th birthday of Jordan Powell. I would like people to take a moment at 7:55 pm to wish Jordan a Happy Birthday. Jordan was born on a Tuesday night in 1988 during Final Jeopardy. I did mention this at Jordan’s funeral service when I spoke. While in labor, I was watching the Jeopardy show. I was using the show to focus on rather than labor. When it became close to the time for Jordan to be born the nurse asked if I wanted her to turn the television off. I responded in a loud voice “NO”; don’t touch that t.v.! This was very uncharacteristic of me to behave in this manner but I was answering all of the questions correctly and did not want to miss Final Jeopardy. I do believe that Jordan was born into a love of trivia which lasted all of his short life. I will be recording the Jeopardy episode on Tuesday November 1 and remembering Jordan throughout my viewing of the episode.
I am still planning on putting together a book in memory of Jordan. I will call this book “The Book of Jordan” and will include pictures, stories, anecdotes, special writings, and anything else that will keep Jordan’s memory with us all. I ask all of his friends, coworkers, and relatives (including brothers) to send me any pictures, Facebook postings, stories or anything else to include in this book. Things can be sent to my email: map22@att.net, or to the Facebook page of Tim Pridemore. There are no words to express my gratitude to all of you that were a part of Jordan’s life. It is very comforting to his family to hear about the many lives that Jordan was able to “touch” in his short life here on earth. Remember and try to live by the words that Jordan wrote 9/30/2015. “Be kind. Be respectful. Be empathetic. Be honest. Be accountable. You’ll do just fine.”
With Love,
Mary Pridemore and Family
