Harry Carter Jordan Jr.

On Saturday, March 24, 2018 at approximately 2:30 am Harry Carter Jordan, Jr. affectionately known as "Hop" transitioned from his earthly vessel to his eternal rest in Jesus at Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. Harry was born in Norfolk County on June 23, 1949 to the late Harry Carter Jordan, Sr. and the late Ida Mae Jones Jordan. Harry was a kind, loving and giving person. At a young age, he loved to play with his cousin Horace Jr. and his Aunt Pinky in the cornfields behind the Pentecostal Holiness Church, (which was across from his grandmother's home) where he also attended religious services. He had a soft heart and cried easily. He always wanted to please everyone and to be a part of everything. Harry was educated by the Norfolk County Public Schools. He attended Southwestern Elementary School; Crestwood Middle School and Crestwood High School. Harry obtained his GED through the Adult Program at S. H. Clarke. Harry joined the U.S. Army at a young age. During his time in the military, Harry received the following medals: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and Army Commendation Medal. After serving in the military, Harry worked several jobs. It was not uncommon for him to have two jobs at one time, Harry was employed with several companies such as G.E, Portsmouth Public Schools, Portsmouth Naval Hospital, and H&B Railroad. He was also employed as a cook with many major franchises. After retirement, Harry continued to cook for his family and friends. His specialty was pinto beans, marble-sized biscuits and homemade soups. He loved pork skins and pecan ice cream. Harry loved to paint, watch Westerns and spend time with his loved ones. Harry married Audrey Trotter (Paul) on December 15, 1973. From that union was born his only son Harry D. Jordan, "Professor" who preceded him in death. That was a major loss for Harry. His son had one child also, Chandrel Fortenberry who Harry adored. Chandrel has one child, Taylor D. Jordan who knows Harry as "Pop Pop”: Her Pop Pop called Taylor "His Pooka-Loo": They had a special bond. Harry leaves to cherish his memory: a wife, Tracy Preaskeasy, Jordan of North Carolina; three sisters: Maria Bailey of North Carolina; Phylise Jordan (William) and Kim Yancy both of Portsmouth, VA. and two brothers, Mario Jones (Judy) of North Carolina and Ray Jones of Portsmouth, VA., one granddaughter, one great grandchild and two special mends, Annette Freeman and Victoria Hooper and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Harry Carter Jordan Jr.

June 23, 1949 - March 23, 2018