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Monday, June 17, 2024

Obituary: Michael A. Jordan, 72, Bolivar

Michael A. Jordan:  Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather

Michael A. Jordan, 72, of 7916 Route 417W., Bolivar, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024 at Jones Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born on November 26, 1951, in Wellsville, he was a son of Lee Cassius and Clara Geneva (Moore) Jordan.  On June 18, 1994, in LaJose, Pennsylvania he married the former Melinda F. Kitchen who survives.

Michael attended Bolivar Central School and then served in the United States Army from 1969-72, and later served in the National Guard from 1986 until 1995.  While enlisted he served two tours in Vietnam and one during Operation Desert Storm. 

He worked in the Automotive Collision Repair industry all of his life and retired from Ingraham’s Powder Coating in Denver, Pennsylvania.

Mike loved dirt track and go cart racing and attending events at Allegany Speedway in Allentown.  He also enjoyed car shows and working on cars.

In addition to his wife, Melinda, he is survived by five children, Tanya L. Ingalls of Richburg, Cassie M. (Tim Little) Jordan   of Richburg, Tina M. (Tom) Wallace of Wellsville, Sammantha R. Kitchen of Houtzdale, PA and Gregory Patterson; 12 Grandchildren; Several Nieces and Nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings Lee, Thomas, Pete, Sharon and Donalda.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Bolivar.