Dr. Walter E. Jordan Ii

Dr. Walter Earl Jordan II departed this earth on Sunday, January 26, 2020 in Mansfield, OH surrounded by family and friends.

Walter, affectionately known as “Waltman” or “Dr. Walt”, was born April 27, 1968 to Bishop Walter and Co-Pastor Shirley Jordan.

Dr. Walt graduated from Madison Comprehensive High School in Mansfield, Ohio. Walter earned a B.A. in Journalism/Marketing from Oral Roberts University, a master’s degree from Ringling College of Art and Design, and a Doctorate of Divinity from The University of St. Thomas. He was an ordained Elder in the Church Of God In Christ, Inc. and a graduate of The William Morgan James Ministerial Institute.

He was affiliated with many ministerial organizations and served on numerous community and religious boards including: The Mental Health Steering Committee, The Inter-agency Committee, The North End Community Improvement Collaborative, The Steering Committee of Minorities of Ohio State University, Mansfield Board of Education Fiscal Committee, Covenant Ministries, The Pastoral Advisory Board of North Central Technical College and The Planning and Logistics Committee of Ohio North Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction C.O.G.I.C. and more.

He joyfully served in ministry for 27 years at the Oasis of Love Church in various roles including administrator, youth pastor, and 15 years as senior pastor . He was also the founder and president of Oasis of Love Charities, the sponsor of the Community Block Party which served thousands of people in Richland County. This free, outreach event was Dr. Walt’s passion, and he worked tirelessly to collaborate with many community organizations to ensure the success of this event.

Doctor Walt had a wonderful sense of humor, was a charismatic people person, and known for his dynamic and demonstrative preaching. One of his most memorable sermons was delivered from a three-story boom lift. He was an exceptional singer and was also extremely generous.

He is survived by his mother, Shirley Jordan; three sisters: Nikki (Christopher) Thorpe, Addi Jordan and Sylvia Jordan; nieces: Christin Thorpe and Tilo Jordan; nephews: Nikolas and Christopher Thorpe; great nephew, Ozzie Thorpe and great niece, Zoe Bailey, and a host of godchildren, aunts, cousins, and friends.

Walter was preceded in death by his father, Bishop Walter E. Jordan, Sr.

Calling hours will be Friday, January 31, 2020 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 p.m.

Walter will lie in state from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm on Saturday, February 1, 2020, and the Celebration of Life Service will begin at 2:00 pm. All will be held at The Oasis of Love Church, 190 Chester Ave., Mansfield, OH 44903.