Ronald Jordan, 72, of Spotsylvania County died Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, at his residence.
Ronald Jordan was a native of Henderson, N.C. He attended elementary and high school at Henderson Institute. Always having an interest in music and drama, Ronald was an outstanding performer in the Henderson Institute band and won several awards for his work in drama.
Ronald was always active in the church, where he once served as the Sunday school superintendent at his home church, Spring Street Baptist Church, while still in high school.
Ronald would graduate as one of the most-popular students in one of the largest graduating classes from Henderson Institute at the time.
After graduation, Ronald would be the first in his family to attend college, pursuing his interest in music.
In 1955, he began his college career and a lifelong affinity for Virginia State College in Petersburg. He was voted "king," signifying the outstanding male freshman during orientation week in 1955. His popularity did not diminish for the remainder of his time at Virginia State College. Again, he would excel in his musical endeavors, as well as the theater where he won several awards.
After 10 years of service to the Essex County public schools, he would move his talents further north to the city of Fredericksburg in the fall of 1971, where he became the band director at James Monroe High School. From 1971 to 1991, the JMHS band was known for its ability to perform, winning awards that would take it to Temple University in the early '70s to Atlanta, Ga. and the Peach Bowl in the early '80s.
The band was renowned for its showmanship during this period, and Ronald's reputation in the community centered around the band's award-winning performances.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Ronald Jordan
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Condolences to Bill Saunders and family
The Class of 1973 wishes to express their sincere condolences to Bill Saunders and family on the death of his son, Corey Blake Saunders, who died Friday, October 23, 2009.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, October 26 at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 27 at Salem Fields Community Church with the Rev. Buddy Marston. Interment will follow in Wilderness Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Salem Fields Community Church, 11120 Gordon Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Lloyd L. Gibson
It is with much sorrow to report the death of Coach Lloyd Gibson.
Lloyd Leckie Gibson Jr., 77, of Fredericksburg passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. He was born July 26, 1932, in Washington, D.C.
Mr. Gibson graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, Montgomery Junior College and Lynchburg College. He served as a corpsman in the U.S. Navy.
Lloyd was a longtime member of The Presbyterian Church in Fredericksburg. He was a member of the Fredericksburg Host Lions Club where he was a past president.
Lloyd's true love was his career. He taught and coached at Caroline High School from 1958 to 1969. He coached baseball, basketball and football. He started the track program and won three consecutive state titles. While at Caroline he coached the football team to district championships in 1964, 1965 and 1967.
In 1969, Lloyd moved to Fredericksburg to coach at James Monroe High School. While at James Monroe, he coached track, football and basketball. In 1972, his basketball team went 25-0 to win the state title. It has been said that this '72 Jackets team was the area's best ever. Coach Gibson was also athletic director at James Monroe from 1970 to 1992. After his retirement he remained a loyal supporter of the James Monroe athletic program. He also was an avid golfer.
Lloyd is survived by his wife, Dottie Gibson; his children, Michael Gibson and his wife, Michelle, of Spotsylvania County, and Stephanie Swanson and her husband, Tom, of Belpre, Ohio; one grandson, Ryan Swanson of Belpre; two stepdaughters, Tracy Barragan of Spotsylvania and Kimberly Riley and her husband, Brett, of Clearwater, Fla.; and two stepgrandsons, Mickey and Jackson Riley of Florida. Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Becky Gibson.
Family visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens immediately following the service. The Rev. Allen H. Fisher Jr. will preside over the service, along with the Rev. Patrick Dennis.
Pallbearers will be Paul Neal, Mike McGee, Richard Garnett, James Carneal, Marion Timberlake, Joseph Lanford, Carlton Musselman and Robert Hornbuckle.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church, 810 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, Va. 22401.
Online guest book at Covenant Funeral service.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Pre-planning survey
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Saturday, June 13, 2009
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