After 13 months of being shut down due to COVID-19 mitigations, the Children s Museum of Illinois is finally open again. The financial setback of the closure has made times tough.
Benjamin Ray “Ben” Jordan, 22, of Olive Hill, passed away Monday afternoon, January 11, 2021.
He was born June 2, 1998, in Boyd County, a son of Kevin Ray and Stephanie Rayburn Jordan of Olive Hill.
Ben graduated from West Carter High School and was a student at the University of Kentucky. He was a member of Flat Fork Church of God. He enjoyed fishing and playing baseball and basketball. Ben loved spending time with his family, especially with his K-9 companion, Brutus.
In addition to his parents, Ben is survived by three sisters, Abigail Jordan, Kara Beth Jordan, and Jenna Jordan, all of Olive Hill; his paternal grandmother, Nola Gay Jordan of Olive Hill; his maternal grandparents, Dwight and Patricia Rayburn of Olive Hill; his maternal great-grandmother, Alta Rayburn of Olive Hill; and his special friend, Matilee Custer. He also leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly miss him.