Graham Thomas Jordan was welcomed into our Lord’s loving arms on Sunday, January 29, 2017 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 21. Born on May 8, 1995, he is the beloved son of Mary Ellen Burggraf Jordan and John Garrison Jordan. Loving brother of McKay and Genna Jordan. He is survived by his maternal grandmother, Virginia Bottone Burggraf, and paternal grandparents, John Powell and Kay Snelling Jordan. Graham is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Thomas Burggraf. He also leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends.
Graham attended Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School and is a 2014 honor graduate of St. Paul’s School in Covington, Louisiana. At St. Paul’s, Graham played lacrosse for five years and was a three year varsity letterman on the three time Louisiana State Championship Runner-Up team. Graham served as Co-Captain his senior year and was named All District Honorable Mention. In recognition for his dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship, Graham received the Wolf Pride Award. He was a member of the Habitat for Humanity Club. A junior history major at LSU, Graham was a member of The Friars of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. Graham enjoyed snow skiing, traveling, live music, and pizza. He will be remembered for his kind and loving spirit, warm hugs, and contagious smile.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 312 Lafitte St., Mandeville, LA 70448 on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 11:00 AM with visitation at the church on Saturday beginning at 9:00 AM. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Graham to be made to St. Paul’s School, 917 S. Jahncke Avenue, Covington, LA 70433. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements