Ervin “Leon” Jourdan, 74, of Carterville formerly of Christopher, passed away on July 16, 2019.
He was born on September 20, 1944 in Iuka, IL, to Hershel and Nina (Silvey) Jourdan. He married Rhonda (Keller) Jourdan on June 9, 1968 and she survives in Carterville.
He is also survived by his daughters Amber (Presiyan) Radev of Goreville and Jena (Phil) Jensik of Herrin; grandchildren Jesse Rodgers, Jordan (Sunny Fulwider) Rodgers, Daniel Jensik and Brennan Jensik; great granddaughters Elizabeth and Willow Rodgers; one sister Linda (Charles) Bass of Salem; and one nephew Adam (Lori) Bass. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He was an active member in the Christopher community serving on the Library Board and was a member of the Christopher Lion’s Club. He was also a member of Eternal Friend’s in Christ in Sesser and was a school teacher at Benton Community High School until his retirement. He was a quiet man, but got things done.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday July 20, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. Visitation will be on Saturday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Christopher Lion’s Club or to the SIU School of Medicine Alzheimer’s Research. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
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