Person:Avery Jorden (1)

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Avery Edward Jorden
b.13 Oct 1902 Holly, Florida
d.5 Aug 1978
m. 7 Nov 1930
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Name Avery Edward Jorden
Gender Male
Birth[1] 13 Oct 1902 Holly, Florida
Marriage 7 Nov 1930 to Gertrude L Pfeiffer
Military[1] Bet 1942 and 1945 Commander US patrol boat
Occupation[1] US Public Health Merchant Marine
Death? 5 Aug 1978

According to Pfeiffer Family of Pensacola, Avery retired after 38 years of service as a pilot for the US Public Health Merchant Marine

From his obituary: 8/5/1978

Avery E. Jorden, 75, of 816 E. LaRua St. died Saturday at his home. Mr Jordan was a native of Florida and had resided in Pensacola most of his life. He was a member of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, the Knights of Columbus and was a veteran of World War II. He was a retired civil service employee. Mr. Jorden is survived by two brothers, Noah Jorden of Holley and Eben Jorden of Pensacola, and two sisters, Ira Alford of Gulf Breeze and Irma Gates of Pensacola. Funeral services will be 10am Monday at Sacred Heart Cathedral with the Rev. Luke Hunt officiating. Active pallbearers will be Jose Martinez, James B. Nelson, John Cobb and Francis Grice. Burial will be at St. Michael;s Cemetery with Walters & Hibbert Funeral Home directing. The rosary will be recited 7pm Sunday in the Walters & Hibbert chapel. Friends may call Sunday from 4 to 9pm.

References
  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Pfeiffer Family of Pensacola, Florida, 1829-1971.