Richard Carroll Jordan, Sr. was born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 11, 1948 to Doris E.Jordan and the late Melvin Francis Jordan. He departed this life at 5:05 P.M.on August 8,2014 at the Loch Raven VA Community Living & Rehabilitation Center. Dickie, as he was affectionately known, attended Baltimore City Public Schools. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army on April 18, 1966 and was honorably discharged on April 17, 1969. Within three weeks, Dickie enlisted in the US Marine Corp on May 1, 1969. Dickie and was honorably discharged on August 3, 1971. Dickie married his high school sweetheart, the former Patricia (Pat) Holcomb on December 31, 1966 and from this union they had two children, Richard and Rochelle Jordan. During his military career, he and his family lived in several different states, finally relocating back to Baltimore. Dickie held several jobs, but the one he enjoyed most was working for the U.S. Postal Service as a carrier and driver. After leaving the Post Office, Dickie worked at Friendship International Airport (Thurgood Marshall), as well as the VA Hospital on Greene Street and the Loch Raven Facility. Throughout his lifetime, he met many people from all walks of life who became instant lifelong friends. Dickie was friendly and outgoing; the kind of person who could convert a stranger into a lifelong friend in a matter of minutes. He later met his current wife, the former Deborah Parker, whom he married on May 21, 2005. Dickie enjoyed spending time with his family, and friends. Dickie was known as the life of the party; he was always full of energy. He was also known for his "odd" sense of humor and his willingness to lend a helping hand in any way he could. Dickie leaves to mourn: his mother, Doris Jordan, wife, Deborah, children; Richard, Rochelle Cole (Dana), and Ronald Jordan, step-daughter, Chanell; his sister, Maria Jordan-Robinson, four grandchildren, Marquis Jordan, Aaliyah and Malcolm Cole, and Aubrey Jordan, three step-grandchildren, Cory, Donte and Nayshay. He is also survived by two nieces, Tracy and Lynn and one nephew, William Michael. He is also survived by five great-nieces: Rachel, Taylor, Troi, Makala and Tia, two great-nephews: Jay and Marcus, one great-great niece; Brooklyn, six aunts, Margaret, Marie, Susie, Cynthia (David), Carolyn (Gerald), Deborah, Catherine and Carrie, two uncles, Arthur (Dorothy), and Carroll, former brother-in-law,James (Rob) Robinson and an endless host of cousins, relatives and friends. Richard was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Thelma Williams, Morris and Mary-Helen Jordan, seven uncles and four aunts.