Dale P. Jordan 1946-2022

Dale was born Feb. 19, 1946, in Youngstown, a son of James E. Sr. and Sally L. Pritchard Jordan.

He was a 1965 graduate of Hubbard High School.

Dale worked at General American for seven years and later was a truck driver for Republic Waste (BFI) for 43 1/2 years, retiring in 2014. While working, he received many awards such as Driver of the Year and was in many driver competitions.

He was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Hubbard.

He was in the Army Reserve; was past president of Hubbard Kiwanis Club; helped develop the T-Ball fields for the Hubbard Community Youth League that he was a member of for many years, coaching baseball and soccer teams. He also was a Leader for Cub Scout Pack 100; and past president of The Ursuline Booster Club and received the Fan of the Year award.

Dale was a NASCAR fan (Fords only) and attended many races with his wife. He also enjoyed car cruising in his 1987 White Ford Mustang (rare with t-tops). He and his wife, Linda went to many cruises and the Mustang won many awesome trophies and made many lasting friendships.

He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his family; his wife, the former Linda Washington, his high school sweetheart, whom he married Sept. 14, 1968; his sons, Brian P. Jordan of Hubbard and Mark P. Jordan of Dublin; and two granddaughters, Paige Jordan and fiance, Jesse Blackburn and Taylor (Jack) Jordan-Prioletti; and a great-grandson, Alec and great-granddaughter, Bailey.

He also leaves his siblings, Mildred (Pete) Tolnar, Sally (Tony) Madeline and James (Candy) Jordan Jr., all of Hubbard; several nieces and nephews; and two godchildren.

His parents preceded him in death.

Family and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, at Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home.

A Mass of Christian burial, with the Rev. Michael Swierz officiating, will be at 11 a.m., with calling hours prior to the Mass from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Hubbard.

The family strongly suggest that all guests wear a mask.

Dale will be laid to rest in Hubbard Union Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made, in Dale’s memory, to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or Hubbard Volunteer Fire Department, 33 West Liberty St., Hubbard, OH 44425.

Family and friends are invited to visit the funeral home’s website at www.stewart.com to share memories and condolences.

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