BUCKFIELD – James E. Jordan, 80, died Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his home.

James “Jimmy” was born on Aug. 25, 1943, the son of Carl and Beulah (Cooper) Jordan. Jimmy attended Buckfield area schools graduating from Buckfield High School and was a lifelong resident of the community.

During high school, he worked at Tilton’s Market. After graduation, Jimmy worked for Cornwall’s Manufacturing as a traveling salesman. He drove trucks of antiques from Maine to Texas for Rodney Payne, and finished his working career at International Paper as a manager.

Jimmy had a knack for finding a deal. He enjoyed watching Jeopardy (his friends and family knew not to call between 7:30 and 8 p.m.). He took time to take trips to the Maine coast, check lawn sales, and eat preferred meals such as lobster and Chinese food. His true passions in life were watching horse racing and visiting with family and friends.

Jimmy is survived by his family, David J. Jordan and his wife Sherry and their children David W. Jordan and Amanda Wagner; many cousins, as well as good friends Greg and April Bubier, and Rolly and Leah Frechette who he enjoyed weekly Italian nights with.

He was predeceased by his parents.

Graveside services will be held in the spring. To share memories and condolences with the family please go to http://www.chandlerfunerals.com. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris.

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