Cleveland Jordan, Jr.

Mr. Cleveland Jordan, Jr., age 67 of Sandersville, passed away at his residence on Saturday, January 10, 2026, following an extended illness. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Camp Spring Baptist Church in Tennille. Reverend Lonnie Kelly and Reverend Warren Harris will officiate. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 16, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at May and Smith Funeral Home in Sandersville.

Mr. Jordan was a lifelong resident of Washington County, the son of the late Cleveland Jordan, Sr. and Annie Gundy Jordan. At an early age he began a lifetime of hard work beginning at Fred Todd’s Fina Service Station. He was a proud graduate of Washington County High School, class of 1976. Cleveland worked as a mechanic for the Georgia Department of Transportation and Riteway Ford Company prior to beginning a career in the Kaolin industry, first at AICC and finally retiring from Imerys after 34 years of service. He diligently served his community as the first African American volunteer fire-fighter for the City of Sandersville. Cleveland loved to be outdoors fishing and farming. He was a member of Camp Springs Baptist Church.

Mr. Jordan is survived by his children, Torrance A. Blount and Britney S. Jordan, both of Sandersville; grandchildren, Malayah Blount, Torrance Blount, Jr., Jordan Blount, and Sienna Blount; Mother Annie P. Jordan of Sandersville; siblings, Annie Maude Thomas (Harry) of Reidsville, Larry Jordan of Hepzibah, Kenny Jordan (Tina) of Tennille, and Hattie Ruth Pleas of Alaska; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be made online at mayandsmithfuneraldirectors.com

May and Smith Funeral Directors is in charge of these arrangements.