John Gabriel Cordova, 58, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 22, 2015, in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00p.m., Sunday, December 27, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Jimmy Ponton and Pastor Billy Manning. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from 5:30p.m. - 10:00p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on May 17, 1957, he was the son of Gilbert James Cordova and Mary Pauline Busher Cordova. John retired from DuPont Sabine River Works as a Valve Mechanic and was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. He loved riding motorcycles and was a member of Circuit Riders Motorcycles Ministry and he also enjoyed working with stained glass. He enjoyed his coffee and sharing his faith to introduce many people to the Lord.
He was preceded in death by parents.
He is survived by his loving wife, Josie Brown Cordova; sons, Justin Cordova and wife Rachel, Luke Cordova and wife Danielle; daughters, Reshell Roy and Jessica Lee and husband Michael; brother, Mike Cordova and wife Debby; sisters, Patricia Clark and husband Paul, Paulette Thomas and husband Don, and Sandra Courville and husband Wayne; and his grandchildren, Jada Lee, Jonah Lee, and Lexi Cordova.
Serving as pallbearers will be Kevin Cordova-Brookey, Kelly Cordova, Brian Clark, Jeff Clark, Logan Lewis, Nathan Courville, and Ben Orta.
Condolences
Sarah
January 1, 2016
May I please share my sympathy with Josie and all of John's children. I recently lost my mother at the same age, and I know what a terrible void it leaves in the family. May your family draw even closer together now for support. The best help I got at the time was from re-reading Bible verses about the resurrection like John 11:40-44. They meant a lot more to me afterward. Maybe they will help you, too and remind you of your Dad's faith. Let me know if I may share more. Again, please accept my deepest sympathy.
Sherrill Wallace
December 26, 2015
John and I are cousins, we first met according to my Mother, Wanda, when I was 3 months old and he was 3 weeks old in Zwolle where our grand parents lived and died. John was a shining star in our Cordova family, his laugh was contagious, his smile always genuine,he was always thinking on the sunny side of the street. He was loved by many and brought joy to those he met always. He was always the brightest star in the crowd, not that he tried to be, that was just his spirit, one of kindness to all, a great example to all of us. The earth lost a huge sparkle when his spirit was taken to his Heavenly Father but heaven is so much brighter for it. I know all his relatives that have passed, including his dear earthly father and mother, Uncle Buddy and Aunt Pauline are embracing his presence now. My Daddy, Uncle Sonny Boy or Joe...had the same grin as John...Dad, be with John, show him the ropes of Heaven along with Uncle Buddy and Aunt Pauline...you will find each other and know each other....John will be missed and mourned forever and always, but never forgotten. He was a wonderful son,husband, father, cousin, uncle, brother and friend. If you had the privilege and honor of knowing him he left a wonderful impression on your soul...Love Ya John...
Alan L. Huggins
December 26, 2015
Alan L. Huggins lit a candle in memory of John Gabriel Cordova
Betsy Pevey
December 26, 2015
John the most kind person I know.he never said a bad word about anybody.John has been a friend since high school.The group we were in had so much clean fun.John has always been somebody I have looked up to and I will never forget him.my prayers and thoughts will be with Josie and family.until we meet in heaven John
Nelwynn Willey
December 26, 2015
Nelwynn Willey lit a candle in memory of John Gabriel Cordova
Acart
December 26, 2015
To the Cordova family, I extend my condolence. If you can imagine the time when John will be resurrected back to life on earth where there will be no more old age, sickness or having to worry about dying again, then you have a glimpse of what life will be like under God's Kingdom that we pray for when saying the "Lord's Prayer." To verify this promise in your Bible, read Isaiah twenty-six nineteen, Job thirty-three twenty-five, Isaiah thirty-three twenty-four, Isaiah twenty-five eight and Matthew six ten. We can put our faith and confidence in these promises because we know God does not lie as stated at Numbers twenty-three nineteen.
Dick Booher
December 25, 2015
He was a good friend and turned ourt some real good boys. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go thru this difficult time.
Leila West
December 25, 2015
Leila West sent a virtual gift in memory of John Gabriel Cordova
Leila West
December 25, 2015
Leila West lit a candle in memory of John Gabriel Cordova
Kathy Colvin Perkins
December 25, 2015
Kathy Colvin Perkins lit a candle in memory of John Gabriel Cordova
Julie Risinger
December 25, 2015
My cousin, my friend, life will go on but it won't be the same without you. You touched so many with your pure spirit and love for our Lord. No longer do you suffer, your body is whole, strong, and well again and you're one of God's great angels. There will never be another like you. I'll see you on the other side.
Trevor Allen.
December 25, 2015
Iv carried this every day since since John gave it to me in 2010. It's help me make it through my tour in Japan and Afghanistan. I will continue to cherish it. My heart and prayers go out to everyone that John has touched over the years.
Tynia Miller
December 24, 2015
I'll never forget you john and our fishing trip. No one will ever have a big mouth bucket mounted like mine. Love ya. See you in Heaven. Have a Merry Christmas with JESUS and the rest of the gang. I know y'all or rejoicing with GOD.
Nathan Merritt
December 24, 2015
It is with much sadness I learn of John's passing. I was blessed to see him in Hemphill not too long ago when he and the family had been camping. My deepest heartfelt condolences to all the family, friends, and loved ones of John. I pray God gives each of you strength and comfort at this difficult time and in the days to come.
Reshell
December 24, 2015
He's the mosting amazing person God has ever blessed me with in this life. He was my hero. He didn't need a cape. He was always there for me. I couldn't have asked for more loving, caring, understanding dad. I love and miss you beyond measure!