Dr. Billy Joe “B.J.” Jordan

Dr. Billy Joe “B.J.” Jordan, 91, died Friday, February 25, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford, MS. The memorial service will be held Monday, February 28, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at Oxford-University United Methodist Church in Oxford, MS with Rev. Warren Black, Rev. Eddie Rester and Rev. Chris McAlilly officiating. With innichement at Oxford-University United Methodist Church columbarium following the service. The visitation will be held prior to the service in the atrium of the church from 12:30 P.M. until service time. Waller Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Born in Crossett, AR to the late Covin McKinley and Mary Sivils Jordan, Dr. Jordan was a member of the Oxford-University United Methodist Church in Oxford, MS. Staff Sergeant Jordan served in the 1st Division of the United States Marine Corps receiving the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, and Commendation Ribbon Medal Pendant. He was also a member of The Chosin Few and the Kiwanis Club. Dr. Jordan volunteered at The Pantry, Meals on Wheels and Habitat for Humanity.

B.J. is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dixie Jordan of Oxford, MS; three sons, Philip Lane Jordan and his wife, Louise, of Universal City, TX; Kent Alan Jordan and his wife, Corinne, of Oxford, MS and James Jason “Jay” Jordan and his wife, Buffie, of Oxford, MS; a brother, Covin M. Jordan, M.D. of Oxford, MS; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and eight great-great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions in Dr. Jordan’s memory may be made to Oxford-University United Methodist Church, 424 S 10th Street, Oxford, MS 38655 or St. Jude, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.