Background
Jordan, John Edward was born on November 17, 1930 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Edward Jordan and Mary Celess (Mar) Richardson.
Jordan, John Edward was born on November 17, 1930 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Edward Jordan and Mary Celess (Mar) Richardson.
Bachelor of Arts in Biology, 1952. Doctor of Dental Surgery, 1957. Doctor of Dental Surgery, Meharry Medical College, 1957.
Dentist, Memphis Health Department dentist, Wellington Center dentist, Head Start Program private practice, Memphis.
Vice president North Memphis Neighborhood Watch, 1990-1992. Vice president trustees Middle Baptist Church, 1986-1992. Coordinator secretary Memphis Baptist Laymen, 1991-1992.
President Laymen Middle Baptist Church, 1983-1999, Sanctuary Choir, 1989-1992. President West Tennessee Baptist Layman, 1992-1999, West Tennessee Missionary and Education Association, to 1996. President Austin St. Neighborhood Watch, 1988-1991.
Executive director Hollywood Block Club, president, 1992. Board directors Kennedy Democratic Club, Hyde Park Neighborhood Coalition, president, 1993-1998. Delegate to the United States Presidential Inaugural Celebration, 1993.
Member Shelby County Dental Society (vice president Memphis chapter, chairman dental health month, Plaque 1986), Evergreen Optimist Club (vice president, secretary, treasurer 1987-1990, vice president 1992), Kappa Alpha Psi (Germantown Chapter).
Married December 26, 1958 (widowed). 1 child, John Edward III.