Jordan Antoine Hopson was born to Tiffany Hopson and Antoine Jackson on April 30, 1999, in Akron Ohio. Jordan, being the youngest, was often referred as “Jor-Jor” as a child. Jor-Jor loved the outdoors, his big wheel action figures, guns he made out of twigs and sticks was always by his side. Jordan accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and attended various churches.
He went to ABACUS Daycare and Akron Public Schools. Jordan loved life, family and hanging out with his siblings, Justin, Aysha and Keyonte, his older cousin, whom Jordan loved like a brother. He was also an avid basketball fan; John Wall of the Washington Wizards was his favorite player and team. Gaming brought out the true competitor in him. He was known for his love for cars; Cadillacs especially, having owned several.
Jor-Jor loved his mom’s fried chicken and his Aunt Candice’s banana pudding. He never held grudges and he loved to smile. He was known for his sense of humor and sarcasm “ian got it” and “I’ll pay you back on the 33rd” was his favorite quotes. Jor-Jor always said, “I love you” whether coming or going. Everyone who crossed paths with Jordan truly loved him. He will be sadly missed.
Jordan was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Marge Hopson, great-great-grandmother, Goldie Hopson and god-mother, Latoya Guess.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his loving mother, Tiffany Hopson and father, Antoine Jackson; big brother, Justin and big sister, Aysha; grandparents, Kathleen Hopson and Carolyn Jackson; great-grandfather, Izell (Ella) Redwine; uncles, Antwon, Brandon, Travis, Michael Hopson and Juan Gibson; special aunts, Candice Hopson and Melissa Jackson; cousins, Keyonte, Kierra, Khyree, SoUneique, Antwon Jr., Amaya, Braylon, KeyMiela, Kevyion, Lelan and Lyla Gibson, Kelly, Destiny Hopson and Lil’ Brandon; doting niece, Saraya; girlfriend, Dzai Cotton and special cousin, Keyonte` Hopson.