South Carolina H 5383: Jordan Funeral Home

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2025-2026 Bill 5383 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 24, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5383

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A house RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor Jordan Funeral Home for the 
long-standing and sympathetic service offered to families in Darlington and the 
surrounding areas and wish it continued success in its eightieth year.

Whereas, Jordan Funeral 
Home has been a mainstay in Darlington County since before the middle of the 
20th century. The original structure on the corner of Lee and South Main Street 
in Darlington was destroyed by fire. In 1942, Mr. Washington Jordan built a new 
facility at its present location on Lee Street, with a preparation area, 
showroom, chapel, and a viewing area; and

Whereas, the first 
funeral coach, purchased from Kistler Funeral Home in Darlington, often was 
used to transport people to the doctor, for ambulance service to hospitals, 
removal of remains, and funerals. His coverage area included Darlington, 
Timmonsville, Lamar, Dovesville, Society Hill, and the connecting communities. His 
first funeral service was in September 1942 for Mr. Mauruel Carroway; and

Whereas, working 
alongside Mr. Jordan was his beloved wife, Mrs. Charlotte Casley Jordan, a graduate 
of Renouard Training School for Embalmers in New York City. They faithfully 
continued the business with a staff that included Mr. Callis Mitchell, embalmer, 
Mr. Willie Bristow, attendant, and Mr. Sherman L. Barno Sr., who joined them in 
1969 upon graduation from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science; and

Whereas, following the 
death of Mr. Jordan on December 12, 1975, Mrs. Jordan continued to operate the 
business until declining health from a 1977 automobile accident reduced her 
role and the torch was passed to her son, Raymond Jordan. A teacher in the Florence 
District School System, Raymond resigned his teaching position to carry on the 
business under the supervision of his mother. Upon her death on September 29, 
1982, Raymond Jordan assumed ownership and continued the legacy begun by his 
parents. The Reverend E. B. Burroughs joined the staff to assist while Raymond obtained 
his required funeral director license credentials; and

Whereas, during his 
tenure, Raymond Jordan made additional improvements to the Lee Street 
establishment that included a large chapel with viewing area, organ, piano, and 
sound system, a fourteen-unit coffin display room, a large room for body 
preparation and dressing, family sitting rooms, an employee lounge, restrooms, 
and a seven-space garage. An enlarged staff of eight included a licensed 
director and embalmer, a lady attendant, grave personnel, notaries, and a 
certified nursing attendant; and

Whereas, after four decades 
of service to the extended Darlington community, Mr. Raymond Jordan passed away 
on July 23, 2022. Jordan Funeral Home now is in the capable hands of Elder 
Sedale J. Green who serves as manager, funeral director, and embalmer. The 
Darlington County native earned a bachelor's degree from Coker College, an 
associate's degree from Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service, and a Master 
of Divinity from Howard University. He is licensed as a funeral director and 
embalmer in South Carolina, Georgia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. He is a 
member of the National Funeral Directors Association, the South Carolina 
Funeral Directors Association, the South Carolina Morticians Association, and 
the Sixth District Morticians Association; and

Whereas, now in its 
eightieth year, Jordan Funeral Home continues its tradition upholding values of 
respect, service, integrity, and care. Their professionalism and transparency 
have earned them a reputation as a place where families feel well cared for when 
gathering to celebrate life and find comfort in difficult times. Jordan Funeral 
Home's involvement in the community extends beyond its mortuary services with a 
long history of financially supporting church and public functions. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, recognize and honor Jordan Funeral Home for the 
long-standing and sympathetic service offered to families in Darlington and the 
surrounding areas and wish it continued success in its eightieth year.

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