Charles B. Jordan , affectionately known as "Charlie B, Pop, Daddy, Grandad and Junkyard" was born on September 30, 1919 to the late Charles and Eunice Jordan in Chuckatuck, Virginia. He was the oldest born of his eight siblings. On Friday, September 30, 2022, Charles was surrounded by his family as they gathered around him and showered him with an abundance of outpouring love and support in celebration of 103 years of a blessed and fulfilled life paying homage to his legacy.
On Sunday, October 2, 2022 in the comfort, peace and tranquility of his home an angel from God softly whispered to Charles that his Father God was sending for his beloved son.......Heaven gained a new Angel-A Man of Grace and Wisdom-A Gentle Giant With A Loving Heart-A Treasure To Us All.
Charles received his early education in the Suffolk, Virginia school system, and that would become the beginning of his cultured and well rounded life.
Devoted Husband & Family Man
In 1938, Charles met the love of his life-his soulmate, his beautiful precious angel the late Alice Matilda Jordan. As the distinguished and charming gentlemen that he was Charles courted Matilda for three wonderful years. They were united in Holy Matrimony on June 29, 1941. From this beautiful union came eight children; four girls and four boys; Florence, Florine, Irene, Eunice, Charles Jr., Hovick, Antonio and Ricardo.
Charles was a man full of wisdom, a protector, a provider. He was loving, kind, caring, selfless, full of sacrifices, knowledgeable, charismatic with a wonderful sense of humor, and a generous heart. Charles was a proud family man and a respected and admired pillar of his community.
Charles accepted Christ at an early age attending church with his parents in his hometown of Chuckatuck, Virginia. He became a member of Zion Baptist Church in Baltimore, Maryland on April 10, 1960 via Bethel Baptist Church in Chuckatuck, Virginia. He and his wife Matilda loved worshiping and attending Sunday service together. Charles loved to fellowship. He would often stay a little longer after Sunday service greeting and conversing with his fellow worshippers. On March 6, 1988, he rededicated himself to Zion. To God Be All The Glory. Charles has been a disciple of Zion Baptist Church for over 60 years.
The Soldier-The Veteran
On February 12, 1942 Charles enlisted into the United States Army at Fort Meade, Maryland. His military grade was Private First Class in Company G 357 in the Engineer Regiment. On May 5, 1943, Charles departed the United States to North Africa and arrived on May 13, 1943 to serve in World War II. During his battles of war in Naples, Italy and Rome he also worked as a Private First Class Engineer Basic, Construction Worker and Warehouseman. He supervised approximately 50 civilians loading and unloading engineering equipment, storing lumber, sand and refrigeration equipment. Charles was a decorated World War II Veteran. During his time serving in World War II, he received the European African Middle Eastern Service Ribbon and The Good Conduct Medal Award. On July 8, 1945, he departed North Africa and returned back home to the United States. After serving his country during World War II, he received an honorable discharge on July 22, 1945. Charles is our American World War II Hero.
"When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace."
~Nelson Mandela~
The Mason (Freemason)
Charles was a proud member of the oldest fraternity in the world. The Masonry, also called Freemasonry. He was a dedicated member of the Cherry Hill Lodge No. 2 A.F. & A.M. which was located in downtown Baltimore. He appreciated and respected the brotherhood. He took pride in paying his dues, and also participating in many of the Masonic ceremonies with his Mason brothers at the lodge.
On October 11, 1950 Charles became a certified bricklayer. He completed the bricklaying course at the Maryland School of Building Trades, Inc. and was awarded a diploma.
The Career Man
His very first skilled job was in 1942 before entering the military, at Harry C. Wolskittle Company. Charles worked as a pourer and hand ladle. As a pourer, he worked with extremely high temperatures. He poured molten metals into large and small molds forming fittings for pipes and stove grates manufacturing hardware and kitchen equipment.
Later, Charles worked at Bethlehem Steel Corporation in Sparrows Point, Maryland which was known as one of the world's largest steel producing and shipbuilding companies in the United States. He worked as a steel mill operator and truck driver. After 40 years of dedicated service and hard work, Charles retired from Bethlehem Steel to be home with his wife Matilda to care for her and to spend precious quality time with his family.
The Patriarch
Charles was the epitome of a Patriarch. His presence sitting there when you entered a room garnered heartfelt respect, gratitude and a pure sense of appreciation to be in his company. His family loved, cherished and adored him for his strength and compassion. Charles had a powerful mastery of story-telling that could deeply encourage any listener's imagination. He embodied so much culture, history, life teachings and accomplishments.
The Legend-The Survivor
Charles was literally and figuratively a walking and talking history book. Growing up in the South, Charles experienced, survived and overcame the corners of Segregation. He lived through both the Jim Crow Era and the Civil Rights Era. He was determined and driven to surpass those barriers, and made tremendous sacrifices to build a fulfilling life for his family.
Charles also enjoyed traveling and spending quality time with his family. He went on a beautiful family vacation to the island of Aruba. Every morning while on vacation he would get up early to watch the sunrise, and sit out on the balcony with his cup of coffee and look out at the beautiful ocean as he sat in thought of calmness and appreciation of life and nature. He would offer his family to come sit with him on the balcony while he shared some of his life's stories and experiences.
He was an avid baseball card collector. He loved the game of baseball. He was a die-hard sports fan. He loved watching the Baltimore Ravens football games with his grandsons when they came to visit. He loved gardening. He loved all types of plants and flowers. He had the prettiest rose bush in his backyard. He also loved planting and growing vegetables in his garden. He was a man who enjoyed his peace. He loved nature. He would often sit outside in his backyard or sit on his front porch, and feed the birds and just listen to the sounds of nature. Charles also loved to sit at his dining room table, and meticulously put 500 piece puzzles together. Oftentimes when family came to visit, they would find themselves picking up pieces of the puzzles and joining him in the fun.
Charles loved his family with all of his being. He loved when his family and grandkids came over for dinner and to visit. He loved birthday parties and holidays-just any kind of celebration that would bring his family together.
One special thing that everyone knew about Charles was that he was a very well dressed man. Charles had a love for wool and cashmere sweaters. Oftentimes when you went to visit him, you would find him wearing one of his favorite sweaters. It's the smallest things that brought joy to Charles' life.
Life is for the living. Death is for the dead.
Let "life" be like music. And death a note unsaid.
-Langston Hughes-
~Charles had a life well lived and a life well loved~
On Sunday, October 2, 2022 in the comfort, peace and tranquility of his home an angel from God softly whispered to Charles that his Father God was sending for his beloved son.......Heaven gained a new Angel-A Man of Grace and Wisdom-A Gentle Giant With A Loving Heart-A Treasure To Us All.
Charles received his early education in the Suffolk, Virginia school system, and that would become the beginning of his cultured and well rounded life.
Devoted Husband & Family Man
In 1938, Charles met the love of his life-his soulmate, his beautiful precious angel the late Alice Matilda Jordan. As the distinguished and charming gentlemen that he was Charles courted Matilda for three wonderful years. They were united in Holy Matrimony on June 29, 1941. From this beautiful union came eight children; four girls and four boys; Florence, Florine, Irene, Eunice, Charles Jr., Hovick, Antonio and Ricardo.
Charles was a man full of wisdom, a protector, a provider. He was loving, kind, caring, selfless, full of sacrifices, knowledgeable, charismatic with a wonderful sense of humor, and a generous heart. Charles was a proud family man and a respected and admired pillar of his community.
Charles accepted Christ at an early age attending church with his parents in his hometown of Chuckatuck, Virginia. He became a member of Zion Baptist Church in Baltimore, Maryland on April 10, 1960 via Bethel Baptist Church in Chuckatuck, Virginia. He and his wife Matilda loved worshiping and attending Sunday service together. Charles loved to fellowship. He would often stay a little longer after Sunday service greeting and conversing with his fellow worshippers. On March 6, 1988, he rededicated himself to Zion. To God Be All The Glory. Charles has been a disciple of Zion Baptist Church for over 60 years.
The Soldier-The Veteran
On February 12, 1942 Charles enlisted into the United States Army at Fort Meade, Maryland. His military grade was Private First Class in Company G 357 in the Engineer Regiment. On May 5, 1943, Charles departed the United States to North Africa and arrived on May 13, 1943 to serve in World War II. During his battles of war in Naples, Italy and Rome he also worked as a Private First Class Engineer Basic, Construction Worker and Warehouseman. He supervised approximately 50 civilians loading and unloading engineering equipment, storing lumber, sand and refrigeration equipment. Charles was a decorated World War II Veteran. During his time serving in World War II, he received the European African Middle Eastern Service Ribbon and The Good Conduct Medal Award. On July 8, 1945, he departed North Africa and returned back home to the United States. After serving his country during World War II, he received an honorable discharge on July 22, 1945. Charles is our American World War II Hero.
"When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace."
~Nelson Mandela~
The Mason (Freemason)
Charles was a proud member of the oldest fraternity in the world. The Masonry, also called Freemasonry. He was a dedicated member of the Cherry Hill Lodge No. 2 A.F. & A.M. which was located in downtown Baltimore. He appreciated and respected the brotherhood. He took pride in paying his dues, and also participating in many of the Masonic ceremonies with his Mason brothers at the lodge.
On October 11, 1950 Charles became a certified bricklayer. He completed the bricklaying course at the Maryland School of Building Trades, Inc. and was awarded a diploma.
The Career Man
His very first skilled job was in 1942 before entering the military, at Harry C. Wolskittle Company. Charles worked as a pourer and hand ladle. As a pourer, he worked with extremely high temperatures. He poured molten metals into large and small molds forming fittings for pipes and stove grates manufacturing hardware and kitchen equipment.
Later, Charles worked at Bethlehem Steel Corporation in Sparrows Point, Maryland which was known as one of the world's largest steel producing and shipbuilding companies in the United States. He worked as a steel mill operator and truck driver. After 40 years of dedicated service and hard work, Charles retired from Bethlehem Steel to be home with his wife Matilda to care for her and to spend precious quality time with his family.
The Patriarch
Charles was the epitome of a Patriarch. His presence sitting there when you entered a room garnered heartfelt respect, gratitude and a pure sense of appreciation to be in his company. His family loved, cherished and adored him for his strength and compassion. Charles had a powerful mastery of story-telling that could deeply encourage any listener's imagination. He embodied so much culture, history, life teachings and accomplishments.
The Legend-The Survivor
Charles was literally and figuratively a walking and talking history book. Growing up in the South, Charles experienced, survived and overcame the corners of Segregation. He lived through both the Jim Crow Era and the Civil Rights Era. He was determined and driven to surpass those barriers, and made tremendous sacrifices to build a fulfilling life for his family.
Charles also enjoyed traveling and spending quality time with his family. He went on a beautiful family vacation to the island of Aruba. Every morning while on vacation he would get up early to watch the sunrise, and sit out on the balcony with his cup of coffee and look out at the beautiful ocean as he sat in thought of calmness and appreciation of life and nature. He would offer his family to come sit with him on the balcony while he shared some of his life's stories and experiences.
He was an avid baseball card collector. He loved the game of baseball. He was a die-hard sports fan. He loved watching the Baltimore Ravens football games with his grandsons when they came to visit. He loved gardening. He loved all types of plants and flowers. He had the prettiest rose bush in his backyard. He also loved planting and growing vegetables in his garden. He was a man who enjoyed his peace. He loved nature. He would often sit outside in his backyard or sit on his front porch, and feed the birds and just listen to the sounds of nature. Charles also loved to sit at his dining room table, and meticulously put 500 piece puzzles together. Oftentimes when family came to visit, they would find themselves picking up pieces of the puzzles and joining him in the fun.
Charles loved his family with all of his being. He loved when his family and grandkids came over for dinner and to visit. He loved birthday parties and holidays-just any kind of celebration that would bring his family together.
One special thing that everyone knew about Charles was that he was a very well dressed man. Charles had a love for wool and cashmere sweaters. Oftentimes when you went to visit him, you would find him wearing one of his favorite sweaters. It's the smallest things that brought joy to Charles' life.
Life is for the living. Death is for the dead.
Let "life" be like music. And death a note unsaid.
-Langston Hughes-
~Charles had a life well lived and a life well loved~
Charles B. Jordan , affectionately known as "Charlie B, Pop, Daddy, Grandad and Junkyard" was born on September 30, 1919 to the late Charles and Eunice Jordan in Chuckatuck, Virginia. He was the oldest born of his eight siblings. On Friday, September 30, 2022, Charles was surrounded by his family as they gathered around him and showered him with an abundance of outpouring love and support in celebration of 103 years of a blessed and fulfilled life paying homage to his legacy.
On Sunday, October 2, 2022 in the comfort, peace and tranquility of his home an angel from God softly whispered to Charles that his Father God was sending for his beloved son.......Heaven gained a new Angel-A Man of Grace and Wisdom-A Gentle Giant With A Loving Heart-A Treasure To Us All.
Charles received his early education in the Suffolk, Virginia school system, and that would become the beginning of his cultured and well rounded life.
Devoted Husband & Family Man
In 1938, Charles met the love of his life-his soulmate, his beautiful precious angel the late Alice Matilda Jordan. As the distinguished and charming gentlemen that he was Charles courted Matilda for three wonderful years. They were united in Holy Matrimony on June 29, 1941. From this beautiful union came eight children; four girls and four boys; Florence, Florine, Irene, Eunice, Charles Jr., Hovick, Antonio and Ricardo.
Charles was a man full of wisdom, a protector, a provider. He was loving, kind, caring, selfless, full of sacrifices, knowledgeable, charismatic with a wonderful sense of humor, and a generous heart. Charles was a proud family man and a respected and admired pillar of his community.
Charles accepted Christ at an early age attending church with his parents in his hometown of Chuckatuck, Virginia. He became a member of Zion Baptist Church in Baltimore, Maryland on April 10, 1960 via Bethel Baptist Church in Chuckatuck, Virginia. He and his wife Matilda loved worshiping and attending Sunday service together. Charles loved to fellowship. He would often stay a little longer after Sunday service greeting and conversing with his fellow worshippers. On March 6, 1988, he rededicated himself to Zion. To God Be All The Glory. Charles has been a disciple of Zion Baptist Church for over 60 years.
The Soldier-The Veteran
On February 12, 1942 Charles enlisted into the United States Army at Fort Meade, Maryland. His military grade was Private First Class in Company G 357 in the Engineer Regiment. On May 5, 1943, Charles departed the United States to North Africa and arrived on May 13, 1943 to serve in World War II. During his battles of war in Naples, Italy and Rome he also worked as a Private First Class Engineer Basic, Construction Worker and Warehouseman. He supervised approximately 50 civilians loading and unloading engineering equipment, storing lumber, sand and refrigeration equipment. Charles was a decorated World War II Veteran. During his time serving in World War II, he received the European African Middle Eastern Service Ribbon and The Good Conduct Medal Award. On July 8, 1945, he departed North Africa and returned back home to the United States. After serving his country during World War II, he received an honorable discharge on July 22, 1945. Charles is our American World War II Hero.
"When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace."
~Nelson Mandela~
The Mason (Freemason)
Charles was a proud member of the oldest fraternity in the world. The Masonry, also called Freemasonry. He was a dedicated member of the Cherry Hill Lodge No. 2 A.F. & A.M. which was located in downtown Baltimore. He appreciated and respected the brotherhood. He took pride in paying his dues, and also participating in many of the Masonic ceremonies with his Mason brothers at the lodge.
On October 11, 1950 Charles became a certified bricklayer. He completed the bricklaying course at the Maryland School of Building Trades, Inc. and was awarded a diploma.
The Career Man
His very first skilled job was in 1942 before entering the military, at Harry C. Wolskittle Company. Charles worked as a pourer and hand ladle. As a pourer, he worked with extremely high temperatures. He poured molten metals into large and small molds forming fittings for pipes and stove grates manufacturing hardware and kitchen equipment.
Later, Charles worked at Bethlehem Steel Corporation in Sparrows Point, Maryland which was known as one of the world's largest steel producing and shipbuilding companies in the United States. He worked as a steel mill operator and truck driver. After 40 years of dedicated service and hard work, Charles retired from Bethlehem Steel to be home with his wife Matilda to care for her and to spend precious quality time with his family.
The Patriarch
Charles was the epitome of a Patriarch. His presence sitting there when you entered a room garnered heartfelt respect, gratitude and a pure sense of appreciation to be in his company. His family loved, cherished and adored him for his strength and compassion. Charles had a powerful mastery of story-telling that could deeply encourage any listener's imagination. He embodied so much culture, history, life teachings and accomplishments.
The Legend-The Survivor
Charles was literally and figuratively a walking and talking history book. Growing up in the South, Charles experienced, survived and overcame the corners of Segregation. He lived through both the Jim Crow Era and the Civil Rights Era. He was determined and driven to surpass those barriers, and made tremendous sacrifices to build a fulfilling life for his family.
Charles also enjoyed traveling and spending quality time with his family. He went on a beautiful family vacation to the island of Aruba. Every morning while on vacation he would get up early to watch the sunrise, and sit out on the balcony with his cup of coffee and look out at the beautiful ocean as he sat in thought of calmness and appreciation of life and nature. He would offer his family to come sit with him on the balcony while he shared some of his life's stories and experiences.
He was an avid baseball card collector. He loved the game of baseball. He was a die-hard sports fan. He loved watching the Baltimore Ravens football games with his grandsons when they came to visit. He loved gardening. He loved all types of plants and flowers. He had the prettiest rose bush in his backyard. He also loved planting and growing vegetables in his garden. He was a man who enjoyed his peace. He loved nature. He would often sit outside in his backyard or sit on his front porch, and feed the birds and just listen to the sounds of nature. Charles also loved to sit at his dining room table, and meticulously put 500 piece puzzles together. Oftentimes when family came to visit, they would find themselves picking up pieces of the puzzles and joining him in the fun.
Charles loved his family with all of his being. He loved when his family and grandkids came over for dinner and to visit. He loved birthday parties and holidays-just any kind of celebration that would bring his family together.
One special thing that everyone knew about Charles was that he was a very well dressed man. Charles had a love for wool and cashmere sweaters. Oftentimes when you went to visit him, you would find him wearing one of his favorite sweaters. It's the smallest things that brought joy to Charles' life.
Life is for the living. Death is for the dead.
Let "life" be like music. And death a note unsaid.
-Langston Hughes-
~Charles had a life well lived and a life well loved~
On Sunday, October 2, 2022 in the comfort, peace and tranquility of his home an angel from God softly whispered to Charles that his Father God was sending for his beloved son.......Heaven gained a new Angel-A Man of Grace and Wisdom-A Gentle Giant With A Loving Heart-A Treasure To Us All.
Charles received his early education in the Suffolk, Virginia school system, and that would become the beginning of his cultured and well rounded life.
Devoted Husband & Family Man
In 1938, Charles met the love of his life-his soulmate, his beautiful precious angel the late Alice Matilda Jordan. As the distinguished and charming gentlemen that he was Charles courted Matilda for three wonderful years. They were united in Holy Matrimony on June 29, 1941. From this beautiful union came eight children; four girls and four boys; Florence, Florine, Irene, Eunice, Charles Jr., Hovick, Antonio and Ricardo.
Charles was a man full of wisdom, a protector, a provider. He was loving, kind, caring, selfless, full of sacrifices, knowledgeable, charismatic with a wonderful sense of humor, and a generous heart. Charles was a proud family man and a respected and admired pillar of his community.
Charles accepted Christ at an early age attending church with his parents in his hometown of Chuckatuck, Virginia. He became a member of Zion Baptist Church in Baltimore, Maryland on April 10, 1960 via Bethel Baptist Church in Chuckatuck, Virginia. He and his wife Matilda loved worshiping and attending Sunday service together. Charles loved to fellowship. He would often stay a little longer after Sunday service greeting and conversing with his fellow worshippers. On March 6, 1988, he rededicated himself to Zion. To God Be All The Glory. Charles has been a disciple of Zion Baptist Church for over 60 years.
The Soldier-The Veteran
On February 12, 1942 Charles enlisted into the United States Army at Fort Meade, Maryland. His military grade was Private First Class in Company G 357 in the Engineer Regiment. On May 5, 1943, Charles departed the United States to North Africa and arrived on May 13, 1943 to serve in World War II. During his battles of war in Naples, Italy and Rome he also worked as a Private First Class Engineer Basic, Construction Worker and Warehouseman. He supervised approximately 50 civilians loading and unloading engineering equipment, storing lumber, sand and refrigeration equipment. Charles was a decorated World War II Veteran. During his time serving in World War II, he received the European African Middle Eastern Service Ribbon and The Good Conduct Medal Award. On July 8, 1945, he departed North Africa and returned back home to the United States. After serving his country during World War II, he received an honorable discharge on July 22, 1945. Charles is our American World War II Hero.
"When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace."
~Nelson Mandela~
The Mason (Freemason)
Charles was a proud member of the oldest fraternity in the world. The Masonry, also called Freemasonry. He was a dedicated member of the Cherry Hill Lodge No. 2 A.F. & A.M. which was located in downtown Baltimore. He appreciated and respected the brotherhood. He took pride in paying his dues, and also participating in many of the Masonic ceremonies with his Mason brothers at the lodge.
On October 11, 1950 Charles became a certified bricklayer. He completed the bricklaying course at the Maryland School of Building Trades, Inc. and was awarded a diploma.
The Career Man
His very first skilled job was in 1942 before entering the military, at Harry C. Wolskittle Company. Charles worked as a pourer and hand ladle. As a pourer, he worked with extremely high temperatures. He poured molten metals into large and small molds forming fittings for pipes and stove grates manufacturing hardware and kitchen equipment.
Later, Charles worked at Bethlehem Steel Corporation in Sparrows Point, Maryland which was known as one of the world's largest steel producing and shipbuilding companies in the United States. He worked as a steel mill operator and truck driver. After 40 years of dedicated service and hard work, Charles retired from Bethlehem Steel to be home with his wife Matilda to care for her and to spend precious quality time with his family.
The Patriarch
Charles was the epitome of a Patriarch. His presence sitting there when you entered a room garnered heartfelt respect, gratitude and a pure sense of appreciation to be in his company. His family loved, cherished and adored him for his strength and compassion. Charles had a powerful mastery of story-telling that could deeply encourage any listener's imagination. He embodied so much culture, history, life teachings and accomplishments.
The Legend-The Survivor
Charles was literally and figuratively a walking and talking history book. Growing up in the South, Charles experienced, survived and overcame the corners of Segregation. He lived through both the Jim Crow Era and the Civil Rights Era. He was determined and driven to surpass those barriers, and made tremendous sacrifices to build a fulfilling life for his family.
Charles also enjoyed traveling and spending quality time with his family. He went on a beautiful family vacation to the island of Aruba. Every morning while on vacation he would get up early to watch the sunrise, and sit out on the balcony with his cup of coffee and look out at the beautiful ocean as he sat in thought of calmness and appreciation of life and nature. He would offer his family to come sit with him on the balcony while he shared some of his life's stories and experiences.
He was an avid baseball card collector. He loved the game of baseball. He was a die-hard sports fan. He loved watching the Baltimore Ravens football games with his grandsons when they came to visit. He loved gardening. He loved all types of plants and flowers. He had the prettiest rose bush in his backyard. He also loved planting and growing vegetables in his garden. He was a man who enjoyed his peace. He loved nature. He would often sit outside in his backyard or sit on his front porch, and feed the birds and just listen to the sounds of nature. Charles also loved to sit at his dining room table, and meticulously put 500 piece puzzles together. Oftentimes when family came to visit, they would find themselves picking up pieces of the puzzles and joining him in the fun.
Charles loved his family with all of his being. He loved when his family and grandkids came over for dinner and to visit. He loved birthday parties and holidays-just any kind of celebration that would bring his family together.
One special thing that everyone knew about Charles was that he was a very well dressed man. Charles had a love for wool and cashmere sweaters. Oftentimes when you went to visit him, you would find him wearing one of his favorite sweaters. It's the smallest things that brought joy to Charles' life.
Life is for the living. Death is for the dead.
Let "life" be like music. And death a note unsaid.
-Langston Hughes-
~Charles had a life well lived and a life well loved~
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