Gary Lynn Jordan was born on June 28, 1939 in Houston, Texas to Leonard Clark “L.C.” and Beulah Waggoner Jordan. He grew up on the Katy prairie and spent time off and on farming rice. He was a 1957 graduate of Katy High School, where he was heavily involved in the Katy FFA. Gary enjoyed being outside, whether traveling or fishing. His greatest joys were his grandchildren and he treasured the time spent with them. He could never pass up a great cheeseburger, and he was always seen wearing a plaid shirt. Gary spent his mornings with a coffee club and dabbled in woodworking. He never knew a stranger, always had a joke ready, and talked about Katy to anyone who would listen.

Gary passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Katy, at the age of 83.

He is survived by his children, Wayne Jordan and his wife Sibyl, Ken Jordan and his wife Stacy, and Susan Jordan; grandchildren, Chance Jordan, Cheyenne Jordan, John Curbo, and Ella Curbo; brother, Bill Jordan and his wife Marsha; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard “L.C.” Jordan and Beulah Waggoner Jordan.

The family received friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Schmidt Funeral Home East Avenue Chapel, in Katy, where funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 with Mr. Jim Foster officiating. Interment in Katy Magnolia Cemetery.

Those wishing to make memorial gifts may do so to the Katy High School FFA, Attn: Josh Vodehnal, 6331 Highway Blvd., Katy, TX 77494; or to the Jordan High School FFA, Attn: David Fleming, 27500 Fulshear Bend, Fulshear, TX 77441.

Pallbearers will be John Patrick Lester, Scott Riske, Randy Jordan, Chance Jordan, Micah McMeans, and Mason McMeans. Honorary pallbearers will be Stanley C. Hoffpauir, Oscar “Sonny” Fraley, Pat Keeling, Don Euton, and Phil Sandlin.

Funeral services held under the direction of Schmidt Funeral Home, 1508 East Ave., Katy, Texas 77493, phone 281-391-2424.