James Leon Jordan was born April 21, 1964 to Peacolia Ernestine and James Larry Jordan. He departed this life on October 11,2017.

He was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System.

James later worked in the fields of moving and construction. He was best known for his all around neighborhood handy man skills.

James knew and loved the Lord. He had a very kind heart and would befriend and help anybody.

James loved the kids and had a host of blood related and adopted nieces and nephews who all called him "Uncle Leon".

James was preceded in death by his parents, Peacolia and Larry Jordan; maternal grandparents, Sallie Mae and Reymond Flowers; paternal grand- parents, Olivia and James Jordan; uncle, Raymond Flowers Jr.; aunt, Fannie Evans.

He leaves to mourn: his soul mate, Robin Pettaway; sisters, Sharon Jordan, Annette Jordan and Vanessa Jordan; brothers, Edward Sydnor and Clayton Sydnor; sister-in-law, Melody Sydnor; step dad, Richard Ricks; aunts, Peggy Coleman and Sandy Flowers; uncle, Benjamin Flowers and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family, loved ones and friends.