Terry "TJ" Wayne Jordan Sr., 63, passed away on October 7, 2020. Terry worked at Marcos De Niza High School for 25 years helping to coach and mentor students in both the basketball and football programs. He also served as a detention officer and had a passion for helping at risk youth through coaching. Terry worked for many years at the Boys and Girls Clubs coaching basketball. He also worked with several sports programs throughout the community including the Phoenix Suns and ASU basketball camps.



Aside for his love for sports, Terry loved dancing and performing. He worked for many years as a Rick James and James Brown impersonator, always bringing lots of joy and smiles to the crowd.



Terry is survived by a daughter, a son, two brothers, three grandchildren, step sisters, step brothers, cousins, aunts, nieces and nephews. Terry is preceded in death by a brother. A visitation for "TJ" will be held Friday, October 23, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Tonto Street Church of Christ, 1101 W Tonto St, Phoenix, Arizona 85007. A funeral service will occur Friday, October 23, 2020 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, 1101 W Tonto St., Phoenix, AZ 85007. Following the service, the family invites you to gather and share your memories of Terry together at 4321 E. Lewis Ave, Phoenix, AZ from 1:30-3:00pm. (Source: ASU Foundation)