On May 13th 2013 the Lord called the "Rock" of our family Johnny Owens "Big John," "Pawpaw" Jordan 70, home to Heaven. He was born in Athens, Georgia on July 4th 1942 to John O and Lila Conley Jordan. His father's death preceded Johnny's birth. He and his cousin Doyle were raised in his early years by the matriarchs of the family- his mom, Aunt Robbie and Grandma Conley. These woman taught him to be strong, caring and to be a survivor. They taught him family first and self last. His mother then married Norman Lee "Blackie" Phillips where fishing, hunting and gardening were shared pleasures. He married the love and soul mate of his life Betty Sue Reno on June 30, 1962 in Sherman.

Family night will be Thursday May 16 ,2013 from 6pm till 8pm at Waldo Funeral Home in Sherman, Texas. Graveside services will be held Friday May 17 ,2013 at 2pm at Cedarlawn Memorial in Sherman, Texas. His wishes were to come as you are.

He worked for Burlington Industries for 27 years. He retired when the plant closed. There after he was self-employed as a painter and cabinet maker.

He went to work at Magna-Fab for 14 years where he retired a 2nd time after open heart surgery. Which he never let slow him down because he had things to do at home with grandkids and in-laws.

Everytime the Lord tried to slow him down he came back kicking hard and strong like he never felt better. His hobby was raising grandkids, great grandkids that he was with everyday up to his final illness.

He was a true friend who never met a stranger, he was always just a phone call away at any hour of the day. He loved to fish, working in his garden, being on the deck enjoying Gods creations or tinkering in the yard. He was a Baptist who would just as soon be camping with his family rejoicing in the sunrise and beauty God made for us.

He is survived by his spouse Betty, his children- Julie McKinney Hughes (Randall), Johnny Lee Jordan (partner Laurie), James Bryant Jordan (Marjie). Grandkids- Anilla Sue Ann McKinney (partner Frank), James Ray Jordan, Nicholas Ashley Owens McKinney, Mercedes "Cede" Jordan. Great grandkids- Haelee LeAnn McKinney, Sophia Lila Green. Special family includes- Steven Andrew Mckinney, Andrew John Miller, Alecia Diane Perryman, Heather Patricia Perryman, Hailey Nicole Perryman, Bobby Alan "Bear" Higgins and many, many more he considered his "Kids". Mother-in-law Ona Mae Malin . Brothers and Sisters in laws- David Bryant Reno II (Pat), Bonnie Lou Brandon(Bobby), Sherry Ann Horton(George), Billie Jean Long and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his fathers in laws- T. R. Malin and David Bryant Reno both whom he enjoyed spending their last years on the deck, watching their girls and trading life stories to the delight of their family. Rest now Honey, Dad, PawPaw, John you have earned it. You taught the "Youngins" well they are honored to try and fill your shoes. They will spend their lives striving to be half the man you were. We will cherish the memories and stories you shared. We love and will always miss you. Your Loving Family. The family would like to Thank the Doctors, nurses, staff of Wilson n Jones for all did for PawPaw and the surport you gave to us. As well as all the health care providers thru the last 6 years. You were all a Blessing and God sent to our family.