Jordan Aaron Bragg

God’s Loan I’ll lend to you, a little while A child of mine,” He said. “For you to love while he lives, And mourn for when he’s dead. “It may be five or seven years, Or twenty –two or three, But will you, til I call him back, Take care of him for Me? “He’ll bring his love to gladden you,And should his stay be brief, You’ll have the sweetest memories As solace for your grief. “I cannot promise he will stay Since all from earth return, But there are lessons to be taught down there I want this child to learn. “I’ve looked this wide world over In My search for teachers true. And from the throngs that crowd life’s lane I’ve selected you. “Now would you give him all your love? Nor think the labor vain? Nor hate Me when I come to call To take him back again? “I fancy that I hear you say, “Dear lord, thy will be done! For all the joy thy child shall bring the risk of grief we’ll run. But should the Angel call for him much sooner than we’ve planned, We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes And try to understand. Jordan began his journey of life on August 6, 1990, in Arkadelphia as the son of Fanita Hill-Webb and James R. Bragg, Jr. Jordan was educated in the Arkadelphia Public school system and was a 2008 graduate of Arkadelphia Sr. High School where he excelled as a student and was a member of the Spanish Club. Jordan’s favorite color was blue and he loved South Pole fashions. He had a unique taste for music and enjoyed listening to Lacuano-Coil. During all of his nineteen seasons, he made friends across race, gender, faith and creed; gave generously to those in need and inspired everyone who crossed his path. In his 19th season of life, Jordan received his blessing of immortality on Sunday, April 25, 2010. Family, as well as, friends will miss his quite strength, smile and love, but will never forget his spirit and compassion. He lived life to the fullest and there was never a dull moment when Jordan was a around. Jordan was welcomed home by his baby brother, Jonathan Montero Young who passed into the Lord’s embrace on May 14, 1997. He leaves to celebrate and honor his life’s journey: his mother Fanita (Curtis) Webb of Arkadelphia, father James, Jr., (Heather) Bragg of Dallas, TX; two brothers, Chandler I. Bragg of Goodwin, AR, Malachi Davis of Clarendon, AR; one sister Emma Jones of Strawberry, AR; his girlfriend Morgan Billings of Caney, AR; three aunts Janice (Mike) Huggins of Gurney, IL, Jennifer (Eric) Moore of Milwaukee, IL, Hailey Hill of Arkadelphia, AR; five uncles Stelton Hill of Arkadelphia, AR, Aaron Hill of Prescott, AR, Vernon (Gail) Washington of Las Vegas, NV, Steven A. Goodwin of Dallas, TX, Jeremy E. Bragg of Plano. Because love is far greater than death he also leaves to celebrate his grandparents Charles (Pam) Hill of Arkadelphia, Eva Hill of Arkadelphia, and James (Peggy) Bragg of Sparkman and a multitude of cousins, and countless friends. Jordan will lie in state on Friday, April 30th from 12 noon until 4:00 p.m. The family will receive friends and share with them the Images of Life DVD from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. The last farewell will be held at 3:00 p.m. at Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Rev. Ben Thomas will deliver the message. The committal service and final resting place will be in Springhill Cemetery. Bearers of the casket will be Kenneth Bullock, Adam Sivils, BJ Ussery, Jordan Smith, Ryan Davis, Bryson Foreman, and Drew Wright.