Obituary for Jordan Thomas Poth
Jordan Thomas Poth left this earth on October 2nd, 2021 after losing his battle with addiction but winning his search for peace.
Surviving Jordan is his mother, Donna Langenbacher Poth; sister and brother in law, Brittany Poth-Lesmann and Patrick Lesmann; niece and nephew, Poppy Lesmann and Gabe Lesmann whom he absolutely adored; uncle Jason Poth and his family Eva Clutter, Hanna Lipscomb, & Alexa Lipscomb; cousin, Mitzi Este and family; aunt and uncle Terry and Russell Fox; cousin Stacey Fox and family; cousin Brian Fox and family; his long time best friend Tyler Stewart and family; other long time best friend Ricky Bailey and his Mother Diana Bailey-Miller; and previous coworkers that he considered family, Tom Andrew, Chad Gray and the rest of the crew.
Jordan was preceded in death by his father Thomas Poth; paternal grandmother and grandfather Sheila and Jim Poth; maternal grandmother and grandfather Betty and Bud Langenbacher; paternal great aunt, Elizabeth Helmsin; and his best friend’s mother who was like family, Claudia Stewart.
Jordan was many things on Earth. He was a loved and great son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, and friend to many. He enjoyed spending time with his family, teaching his nephew Gabe new things, cuddling and playing with his niece Poppy, fishing, woodworking, riding around and listening to music, playing with his cats Jack and Wheezy, learning as much as he could about a variety of topics to be able to prove you wrong in a debate, telling jokes and making others smile. He had the biggest heart and would help anyone he could.
Although Jordan’s life was beautiful and full of love, Jordan also suffered from addiction stemming from anxiety and depression. If love alone could have saved him, he would be here today. There was more than one time his addiction stole everything that he loved listed above. For the past year, he struggled with using heroin, meth and fentanyl. On the day of his death, he had been 50 days sober. He spent special time with our family that was a gift to us all. We had our family member back for the first time in a long time and got to celebrate a special occasion with everyone he loved only a week before his death. He said it was the best day he had in a long time.
We all (including himself) were so proud of his accomplishment. Unfortunately, he thought he could use drugs recreationally. In the end, even after 50 days clean, the addiction won over his brain and heart to use his last and final time. Addiction destroys everything in its path. It does not discriminate. Jordan didn’t want to die. He wanted relief from a past of anxiety and depression. He wanted to feel “normal”. The only positive thing to come from his death is that he is no longer suffering and he is truly at peace.
If you or someone you know has an addiction, please know there is help. Set boundaries but still love them. Addicts are people just like you and me. Be kind and do not judge others. You do not know their story. Our family’s hope is that Jordan’s story can help save another life. One of his dreams was to advocate for people like him. He was looking forward to doing that when he was sober long enough to help others.
Our family would like to thank David Hess, Yolanda Hunter, her husband & Marty for making a difference in Jordan’s mental health this past year. He spoke highly of each of you and could never have been 50 days sober without the support each of you gave him.
The family would appreciate donations to Jacob's Ladder in memory of Jordan in lieu of flowers. Flowers die but the gift of recovery could change someone's life forever. This donation will go toward helping someone else recover who may not have the resources otherwise.
Please donate online at https://www.jl-af.org/ or by mail Jacob's Ladder PO Box F Aurora, WV 26705
Friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport, on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, from 2 – 8 p.m., where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Interment will follow in Bridgeport Cemetery.
Surviving Jordan is his mother, Donna Langenbacher Poth; sister and brother in law, Brittany Poth-Lesmann and Patrick Lesmann; niece and nephew, Poppy Lesmann and Gabe Lesmann whom he absolutely adored; uncle Jason Poth and his family Eva Clutter, Hanna Lipscomb, & Alexa Lipscomb; cousin, Mitzi Este and family; aunt and uncle Terry and Russell Fox; cousin Stacey Fox and family; cousin Brian Fox and family; his long time best friend Tyler Stewart and family; other long time best friend Ricky Bailey and his Mother Diana Bailey-Miller; and previous coworkers that he considered family, Tom Andrew, Chad Gray and the rest of the crew.
Jordan was preceded in death by his father Thomas Poth; paternal grandmother and grandfather Sheila and Jim Poth; maternal grandmother and grandfather Betty and Bud Langenbacher; paternal great aunt, Elizabeth Helmsin; and his best friend’s mother who was like family, Claudia Stewart.
Jordan was many things on Earth. He was a loved and great son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, and friend to many. He enjoyed spending time with his family, teaching his nephew Gabe new things, cuddling and playing with his niece Poppy, fishing, woodworking, riding around and listening to music, playing with his cats Jack and Wheezy, learning as much as he could about a variety of topics to be able to prove you wrong in a debate, telling jokes and making others smile. He had the biggest heart and would help anyone he could.
Although Jordan’s life was beautiful and full of love, Jordan also suffered from addiction stemming from anxiety and depression. If love alone could have saved him, he would be here today. There was more than one time his addiction stole everything that he loved listed above. For the past year, he struggled with using heroin, meth and fentanyl. On the day of his death, he had been 50 days sober. He spent special time with our family that was a gift to us all. We had our family member back for the first time in a long time and got to celebrate a special occasion with everyone he loved only a week before his death. He said it was the best day he had in a long time.
We all (including himself) were so proud of his accomplishment. Unfortunately, he thought he could use drugs recreationally. In the end, even after 50 days clean, the addiction won over his brain and heart to use his last and final time. Addiction destroys everything in its path. It does not discriminate. Jordan didn’t want to die. He wanted relief from a past of anxiety and depression. He wanted to feel “normal”. The only positive thing to come from his death is that he is no longer suffering and he is truly at peace.
If you or someone you know has an addiction, please know there is help. Set boundaries but still love them. Addicts are people just like you and me. Be kind and do not judge others. You do not know their story. Our family’s hope is that Jordan’s story can help save another life. One of his dreams was to advocate for people like him. He was looking forward to doing that when he was sober long enough to help others.
Our family would like to thank David Hess, Yolanda Hunter, her husband & Marty for making a difference in Jordan’s mental health this past year. He spoke highly of each of you and could never have been 50 days sober without the support each of you gave him.
The family would appreciate donations to Jacob's Ladder in memory of Jordan in lieu of flowers. Flowers die but the gift of recovery could change someone's life forever. This donation will go toward helping someone else recover who may not have the resources otherwise.
Please donate online at https://www.jl-af.org/ or by mail Jacob's Ladder PO Box F Aurora, WV 26705
Friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport, on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, from 2 – 8 p.m., where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Interment will follow in Bridgeport Cemetery.