Alabama
Remembering Bobby Gene Jordan: A Life of Faith and Service in Milton
Bobby Gene Jordan, died June 13, 2026, in the arms of his wife and surrounded by his children. He was born on August 19, 1939, in Coffee Springs, Alabama, and was the youngest child of William DeVota Jordan and Mattie…
Key points
- Bobby Gene Jordan passed away on June 13, 2026, in Milton, Florida.
- He was a dedicated family man and a member of Pine Terrace Baptist Church, contributing significantly to his community.
- A celebration of life is scheduled for June 18, 2026, at Pine Terrace Baptist Church in Milton.
Bobby Gene Jordan, a lifelong resident of Milton, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, surrounded by his beloved wife and children. Born on August 19, 1939, in Coffee Springs, Alabama, Bobby was the youngest of William DeVota Jordan and Mattie Mae Anderson Jordan‘s children. He graduated from Coffee Springs High School and furthered his education at Troy State University.
With a strong sense of duty, Bobby served in the U.S. Army Reserves and the Alabama National Guard. On May 29, 1959, he married Shirley June Vaughan, with whom he shared a remarkable 67 years of love, devotion, and faith. The couple initially settled in Alabama before making Milton their home, where Bobby spent 35 years at Chemstrand Corporation (now Monsanto), focusing on research and development, including innovations in stain-resistant carpet fibers.
Bobby’s life was anchored in his faith, which guided him in all aspects. He was a charter member of Pine Terrace Baptist Church, where he contributed significantly as a Sunday School teacher, deacon, youth director, and bi-vocational minister of music. His dedication to sharing God’s love was evident in his leadership roles and his compassionate approach to mentoring young people.
After retiring in 1994, Bobby returned to Alabama, becoming a poultry grower for ConAgra and remaining active at First Baptist Church of Geneva. In 2012, he and June returned to Milton, where they rejoined Pine Terrace and continued their commitment to service within their church community. Even as his health declined, Bobby remained a prayer warrior, known for his unwavering faith and kindness.
Bobby is survived by his wife June, their children Terry (Maria) and Denise (Pete), six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, a brother Don, and numerous extended family members. A celebration of his life will take place on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Pine Terrace Baptist Church, located at 6212 Pine Blossom Road, Milton, Florida 32570, with visitation from 2:00 to 3:00 PM and the service beginning at 3:00 PM.
This article was produced with the assistance of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
Based on reporting originally published by Lewis Funeral Homes (Milton/Pace/Navarre). Read the original story.
