Wilford N. "Chris" Jordan

Wilford Nathaniel Jordan, fondly known as “Chris”, 92, of Rosenberg, Texas passed away on May 5, 2025 in Houston. He was born on January 3, 1933 in Rosebud, Falls County, Texas to Alton and Ada Mae (Davis) Jordan. Chris was a graduate of Angleton High School and attended the University of Houston. He honorably served our country in the U.S. Army, earning the rank of Corporal and was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division. In his younger years, Chris was associated with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. He also refereed professional boxing in Houston, Galveston and Las Vegas, with matches that included the likes of Muhammed Ali and George Foreman, just to name a few. He also refed for the Amateur Golden Gloves. Chris enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, Thales, Andrew, Sophia, Caroline, Samuel and Jude -they brought so much joy to him. When his nephews were growing up, he enjoyed taking them hunting and spending time with them. He was Co-Owner of Copper State Rubber out of Houston and found it important to connect with his customers. He really enjoyed socializing with them and became lifelong friends with many in the process. Chris will truly be missed by those who loved him. In addition to his parents, Chris is preceded in death by his brothers, Edward Jordan and Louis Jordan; sister, Elsie Shuman, and brother-in-law, Ray Love. Survivors include his sister, Alyce Love; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Chris is also survived by his partner in life of 25 years, Marla Vizier Moore and his three step-children, Micah Joseph Moore (Portia) and their children, Andrew & Caroline, Alaina Moore Rivas (Jordan) and their children, Thales & Sophia, and Gavin Alexander Moore (Amanda) and their children, Samuel & Jude. A service celebrating Chris’ life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 30, 2025 in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. Burial with military honors to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. Expressions of remembrance and condolences are welcome and may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd. (Hwy 59 South @ FM 2218), Rosenberg, Texas 77471, Phone: 281-341-8800.

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Wilford N. "Chris" Jordan

January 3, 1933 - May 5, 2025