JAMES NORMAN JORDAN James Norman Jordan was born in Kaufman, Texas on August 21, 1948 to Norman and Iva Ruth Parrish Jordan. James passed away at his home in Kaufman County, Texas on November 24, 2009. James was raised in Kaufman and later joined the U. S. Navy serving on an aircraft carrier during the Viet Nam War. After the service James moved back to Kaufman where he lived the rest of his life. James mother preceded him in death and he is survived by his father: Norman Jordan of Murchinson, Texas, brother: Ricky Lynn Jordan and many other relatives and friends.