Vincent E. Jordan

Vincent Emory Jordan was born May 25, 1948, in Washington, DC, to the late James and Evelyn Jordan. He was called to his eternal rest on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 43 years, Tayloria C. Jordan. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas, Robert (Bobby), and Wayne; his nephew, Kevin Chase; and his great-niece, Brittany Chase. Vincent graduated from Our Lady of Perpetual Help School (OLPH) and Bell Vocational High School. Vincent was honorably discharged from the United States Army. While serving in the Army, he was deployed to Vietnam. He also attended the University of the District of Columbia, and received certificates in defensive driving, and top security clearances which qualified him to drive for Heads of State, (Senator Patrick Leahy), the Secretary of War, (Melvin R. Laird) Chief Executive Officers( CEOs) for the government and private sector such as political appointees for the Small Business Administration (SBA) and other political appointees, and top entertainers such as the Temptations, Four Tops, Smokey Robinson to name a few. Vincent was employed by DC Public Schools, the State Department, Comsat Corporation, and the Small Business Administration (SBA). He retired from Comsat and SBA. Vincent belonged to several organizations and held key positions such as President of St. Paul Commandery 286 Knights of St John, Co lay director for the Cursillo, Archdiocese of Washington, OLPH Knights of the Altar, Men’s Club, Ambassadors of Christ Chorus, Knights of Columbus, James C. Fletcher Jr. Council 11422, St. Vincent De Paul Society, Rosary Warriors, and Disabled American Veterans. Vincent was a man of tremendous faith. He watched the Mass and prayed the rosary daily. Vincent often said that, when praying for someone or something, “Pray as though it has already been answered”. He loved OLPH and being on the “HILL”. When the Eternal Word Network (EWTN) said Mass in Latin, Vincent could recite every word of the Mass in Latin. He loved sports: playing basketball and fishing. He was an avid fan of “The Commanders. ” He enjoyed going to casinos, playing cards, specifically bid whist, and entertaining at home with family and friends. One of his favorite annual pastimes was working on the Jordan/Bankin annual family reunion planning committee. Vincent enjoyed good food, especially fried chicken and homemade bread pudding with vanilla sauce. Vincent often received cakes, sweet potato pies, and banana pudding from family and friends. Vincent is survived by his loving wife, Tayloria, and siblings: Stanley Jordan (Sonny), Judith Chase (Judy) (Ira), David Jordan (Velma), and Phillip Jordan (Myron)—one sister-in-law, Sahon C. Palmer; nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends

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Vincent E. Jordan

May 25, 1948 - September 20, 2025