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John Cecil Jorden

Date of Death: February 8, 2011

John Cecil Jorden (John-John) 1944-2011

John served for 25 years at the Prince George’s County Fire Department. He started as a volunteer; then EMT – delivering a total of 16 babies. He went on to the Fire Inspections; entered into Special Hazards; was the Supervisor of the Bomb Squad; and ended up as a Lieutenant in the Investigations Division. After honorably serving 25 years, John retired.

He then spent a year with a private company traveling around the country investigating fires.

After the year, he decided he really wanted to be a police officer. A dream he had for many years. So, he entered the Municipal Police Academy, at age 48, and succeeded in all the training.

John then applied to the Morningside Police Department, and honorably served as an officer for 3 years.

He wanted to be closer to home, so he applied to Hyattsville City Police Department, and honorably served another 10 years before he retired.

Before John started his career, he served in the United States Army for three years with an Honorable Discharge.

John has gone ahead, leaving behind his wife of 35 years, Katherine; two daughters, Valerie McGinness and Natalie Rowland, and their husbands, Kevin McGinness and Richard Rowland. There are six grandchildren – Nicole McGinness (17), Allison McGinness (16), Kaitlyn Rowland (13), John Rowland (11), Jordyn Christine Rowland (9), and Robert Rowland (7). John also has a sister, Judy LeCompte, and a brother, Joseph Jorden.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 11 AM until 1PM at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel, 1260 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, Virginia. The funeral service will be conducted at 1 PM with Military Honors by VFW Post 2123.

Please view obituary and tribute wall at www.ompsfuneralhome.com.

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John Cecil Jorden (John-John) 1944-2011 John served for 25 years at the Prince George’s County Fire Department. He started as a volunteer; then EMT – delivering a total of 16 babies. He went on to the Fire Inspections; entered into Special Hazards; was the Supervisor of the Bomb Squad; and ended up as a LieutenantContinue Reading

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John left a message on January 30, 2013:
My Buddy John Jorden, My deepest sympathy to your family and your many friends. All I can say buddy, is we had some good times working for Prince George's County Fire Service. All of those memories are still with me. Sure miss the good old days! Rest in peace and I will be joining you for some more good times one day. John O. Dennison III (aka-Spots)
Bob left a message on January 30, 2013:
John was a friend of mine for over 40 years, from back in our early days in Beltsville up until the end. On the job, he was a consumate professional, both as a firefighter and as a police officer. Off the job, he was a loving and caring husband, father and friend. John was trurly one of the good guys, and he will be missed and remembered fondly by all those who knew him. May God be with you my Brother. - Bob Ridgeway
Norman left a message on January 30, 2013:
John was a true friend. He was like a brother to me. Always willing to help and lend a hand. John and his family and ours shared many a good time together. John will be greatly missed. Norman Fogle
Judy left a message on January 30, 2013:
To John's family, I'm so sorry for your loss. May his love for each of you linger within your hearts forever. I haven't seen John since we were youngsters serving at the Beltsville VFD. However, I knew him at that time---and members there are still like extended family. You all have my sincere sympathy. JUDY (JENKINS) MALAKATIS
Jennifer (Jorden), Martin Jr, Paige and Courtney Stahling left a message on February 8, 2011:
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Carol & Dave left a message on February 8, 2011:
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John & Margaret Dennison left a message on February 9, 2011:
My Buddy John Jorden, My deepest sympathy to your family and your many friends. All I can say buddy, is we had some good times working for Prince George's County Fire Service. All of those memories are still with me. Sure miss the good old days! Rest in peace and I will be joining you for some more good times one day. John O. Dennison III (aka-Spots)
Bob Ridgeway left a message on February 9, 2011:
John was a friend of mine for over 40 years, from back in our early days in Beltsville up until the end. On the job, he was a consumate professional, both as a firefighter and as a police officer. Off the job, he was a loving and caring husband, father and friend. John was trurly one of the good guys, and he will be missed and remembered fondly by all those who knew him. May God be with you my Brother. - Bob Ridgeway
Norman Fogle left a message on February 9, 2011:
John was a true friend. He was like a brother to me. Always willing to help and lend a hand. John and his family and ours shared many a good time together. John will be greatly missed. Norman Fogle
catherine Petsch Lang aka Picnicbasket left a message on February 9, 2011:
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Jim Jorden left a message on February 9, 2011:
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Debbie Weigand left a message on February 10, 2011:
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Debbie Weigand left a message on February 10, 2011:
To my dear cousin Kathy and her daughters Valerie and Natalie: May you continue to get the strength and love from our Heavenly Father during these difficult times. John was a wonderful man who was blessed to have a loving wife and two beautiful daughters. I love you all very much and may you always treasure the wonderful memories of your lives together. God Bless you and may John forever be with much peace and happiness in God's Heavenly Kingdom for eternity.
Judy (Jenkins) Malakatis left a message on February 13, 2011:
To John's family, I'm so sorry for your loss. May his love for each of you linger within your hearts forever. I haven't seen John since we were youngsters serving at the Beltsville VFD. However, I knew him at that time---and members there are still like extended family. You all have my sincere sympathy. JUDY (JENKINS) MALAKATIS
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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