Kern A. Jordan Obituary (1961

Kern A. Jordan, age 54, a long life resident of Norwalk entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 5, 2016. Kern Jordans athletic accomplishments: He was the Brien McMahons Senators' starting halfback. In 1979 he set a new school record with 1,451 yards rushing in only nine games to break the mark set by his older brother Calvin years earlier. Kern carried the ball an amazing 255 times, an average of 28 carries a game averaged almost six yards a carry while running over, around and through 200-plus pound linemen. He won the FCIAC scoring championship that season, was named all-conference, and was the unanimous MVP of The Hour's All-City Football Team and he capped off his remarkable season by becoming the city's all-time leading scorer, finishing his career with 21 touchdowns and 152 points. Kern also was an outstanding player on the Senators Varsity Basketball team and Track team. In 1980 he received a 4 year scholarship at Norfolk State University where he played on NSUs (Spartans) football team. Kern was the co-founder of the Norwalk Striders Track-N-Field under the City of Norwalk's Parks and Recreation Department. He was the Inventor (Patent) of Childrens Educational Basketball Game, he was a poet and songwriter; Kern Jordan Copyright Songs: In The Rain (1991) and Praise God (1993). He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Lenore Jordan; four sons, Kern D. Jordan; Curtis Johnson; Kyle Jordan and Christian Jordan. Three daughters, Amber McCready, Kira Jordan, and Cassia Jordan. His mother, Cutie Mae Jordan of Norwalk CT; Mother-in-law, Minnie Edgerton of Norwalk CT. Four brothers, Thomas Smaw of Florida, Reginald C. (Renee) Jordan of Norwalk CT and Steve (Eunice) Jordan of Ledyard CT. Three sisters, Sean (Keith) Owens of Suffolk VA; Kesha (Mack) Allen of Bridgepor CT and Gwendolyn (Eddie) Hall of Houston TX; and six grandchildren. Sister-in-law Katie Johnson, Norwalk CT and Brother-in-law Benjamin(Benny)Johnson (Sue), Middletown CT.; one uncle, Johnny Mosley of SC, three aunts, Daisy Nadine Ham of Norwalk, CT., Jessie Ball, of VA, Shirley Johnson of Norwalk CT; a godchild Saveya Gay Clapp and a host of nephews, nieces and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Calvin E. Jordan Sr. and brother, Calvin E. Jordan Jr. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 17 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT. A viewing will be held prior to the service from 9:00 to the time of service at the church. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery. Bishop Michael Densmore of Community Temple will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Jordan Education Fund, 28 Martin Luther King Dr. Unit 57 Norwalk, Ct. 06854 SERVICES Funeral Service Friday, February 12, 2016 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM