Raymond Edward Jordan, Jr., 75, of Dunkirk passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026. Born on July 30, 1950 in Warren, PA, he was the son of the late Raymond and Josephine Jordan.
Ray lived a life defined by curiosity, humor, and a mind that was always at work. An avid tinkerer and self-made "mastermind," he had a gift for figuring things out and was often the go-to "brain trust" for those around him.
Ray never claimed to be the funniest man in the room -- he knew he was. His quick wit and unfiltered honesty meant you were always going to hear his thoughts, whether you asked for them or not. That same openness was matched by a deep generosity; he would give you the shirt off his back if he believed it would help.
He found joy in the outdoors, especially riding and working on his bike, always looking for the next thing to fix, improve, or understand. More than anything, Ray will be remembered for his larger-than-life personality, his constant stream of thoughts, and the unmistakable way he connected with people -- often leaving them laughing, sometimes shaking their heads, but never forgetting him.
Ray is survived by his sons, Raymond Jordan III, Justin Holmes, Michael Dake and Carl Brewer; daughter, Trazina Brewer; sisters, Peggy Tanner of Mayville and Regina Madrid of Austin, TX; and grandchildren, Julian, Jeremiah, Logan, Simon, Quinn, Jayce, Lily, Zaiden, Eli and Logan. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Tara Lampman; and a granddaughter, Lexi.
Relatives and friends are welcome to attend funeral services on Saturday, April 25 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, 736 Central Avenue in Dunkirk. Interment will be held in private.
Arrangements are by R. Michael Mackowiak.
He will be missed by so many.
