Merritt Willis Jordan, Jr., age 78, of Vienna, passed away at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Merritt was born January 2, 1943 to Merritt Jordan Sr. and Rebecca Gulledge Jordan Merritt was a devoted husband. He was a member of Riverview Baptist Church in Vienna. He was also self employed as a Mercury outboard mechanic for many years. Funeral services will be held at Riverview Baptist Church on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 3:00 PM with Rev. Jeremy Barrett officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive family and friends an hour prior to service at the church. Pallbearers will include Luke Daniel, Ronnie McClendon, Homer Cain, Billy Jacobs, John Brown, and Richard Goodin. Honorary pallbearers will be Dan Gammage, Tommy Hudson, Roger Hines, Edgar Tidd, Phil Guest and Charles Scott. Due to COVID-19, masks are requested. Merritt is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marie Jordan of Vienna; sister, Dorothy Ann Jordan Foster of Byron; sisters-in-law, Helen and her husband Mark Murphy and Betty and her husband Willard Brewer; brother-in-law, Freddie Snider; also surviving are several nieces and nephews including, Mike & Leslie Allen of Warner Robins, Steve & Robyn Allen of Peachtree City, and David & Charla Allen of Blakley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Printice Cook. The family suggests memorial contributions to be made to Riverview Baptist Church 1021 River Rd. Vienna, GA. 31092 or to St. Jude's Children Hospital 5901 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta, GA. 30328.