Obituary of James B. Jordan, Sr.

Friendship- James “JB” B. Jordan, Sr., 63, went to be with the lord Thursday (December 25, 2025) peacefully at his home. Born September 2, 1962, in Cuba, he was the son of Lee and Genevieve Cummins Jordan. JB was a 1982 graduate of Friendship Central School. He went on to work for Fibercel Packaging in Portville for many years. JB was a deacon and long-time member of the Restoration Church of Scio. In his free time, he enjoyed trapping, hunting, racing, riding go-karts and he enjoyed a delicious beef on weck and breaded chicken wings. He will be remembered for his generous spirit and that he was always willing to give a hand where needed. He is survived by his mother, Genevieve Clark of Olean; his children, JJ Jordan of Bolivar, Melinda Long of Portville, and Tracy Long of Portville; 2 siblings Gigi (Michael) Abdo of Olean and Tami Ayers of Wellsville, and several grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Lee Jordan; a great niece, Haleigh Jordan and his maternal and paternal grandparents. The family will receive friends on Wednesday (December 31, 2025) from 1 to 2pm at the Casey, Halwig and Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 West State Rd, Olean. A memorial service will begin at 2pm. Burial will take place at a later date at the convenience of the family. Memorials if desired may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.