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As did Tim Yandell, who gave him a kidney.
And the Rev. Phil Christopher, who once welcomed him to his church s podium.
Robert Jordan called him his big brother.
The Rev. Eddie Jordan was remembered fondly at a memorial service mid-day Saturday at First Baptist Church. He was honored with a proclamation of appreciation by the city of Abilene, read by Mayor Anthony Williams.
Jordan was remembered as a standout athlete, as someone who served his country in the U.S. Air Force, as a husband and father, longtime minister and someone who believed and cared for Abilene. He led New Light Baptist Church for the past 20-plus years.