Alva Delaney “Al” Jorden, 69, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, he was born on August 30, 1943, to Loma Madero Busby Jorden and Alva Emmett “Mike” Jorden. Al was a licensed professional jockey and horse trainer.

Survivors include his son, Stephen Jones and his wife, Jennifer, of Beaumont; grandchildren, Landon Jones and Travis Jones; brothers, Emmett Edward Jorden, Michael Rhea Jorden, Theodore "Ted" Jae Jorden, and John David Jorden; and sister, Theresa “Tess” Pate .

He is preceded in death by his parents, Madero and Alva “Mike” Jorden; and sister, Lisa Sue Jorden.

A memorial service for Mr. Jorden will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 29, 2012, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund, P.O. Box 803, Elmhurst, Illinois, 60126 or visit www.pdjf.org.

Complete and updated information may be found at www.broussards1889.com.