Jordan Xavier Not Afraid Big Lake

Jordan Xavier NotAfraid-BigLake “Iichilishiche Aakineesh” (Bronc Rider) went home to be with our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on March 4, 2026. Leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and strength. He was born on August 24,1996. Jordan was the beloved son of Verlie Whiteman and the late Larry BigLake Sr. Jordan was also raised by Stella and the late Greeley NotAfraid Sr, Safara and the late James BigLake. Jordan was the first grandkid on both sides of the family. He grew up in Crow Agency, Montana. Jordan was part of the Greasy Mouth clan and a child of Ties the Bundle. He was also a Christian who loved to talk about Jesus and the Bible to his friends and family. Jordan was deeply loved and will be remembered for his kind heart, bright spirit, and the love he shared with everyone around him.

Jordan was a cherished father, devoted husband, beloved son, and caring brother. As a father, he was a guiding light, always supportive, protective, and nurturing, instilling values of integrity and compassion in his children. His warmth and wisdom were the foundation of a loving family. Jordan and Sylvia were married on March 10, 2025. As a husband, he was a true partner and best friend. His unwavering love and dedication to his wife created a bond that was admired by all who witnessed it. Together, they shared a life filled with joy, laughter, and mutual respect. Jordan enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and had a spirit that touched the lives of everyone who knew him. Jordan played football and basketball in junior high and high school. He attended Hardin and Lodge Grass High school before receiving his hi-set at Little Big Horn College in 2015. He loved to go fishing, cookout, and being around his wife, kids, and family. He was also an avid Dallas Cowboys fan like his grandpa Greeley and Burt. While our hearts are heavy, we take comfort in knowing that Jordan is in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. His memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who loved him. He will forever be loved, deeply missed, and never forgotten.

Jordan is preceded in death by his Babies, Jayna and Jairus NotAfraid; Father, Larry BigLake Sr; Brother, Anthony Whiteman; Great Grandparents, Ilean Hill-BigHair, Judith Jefferson-BigLake, Delbert BigLake, Frances Bends, Shirley, Bill, Donald, and Olive Stewart and Walter and Meta Stewart, Barbara Spotted; Grandparents, Geeley NotAfraid Sr, James BigLake, Burt PrettyOnTop, Oliver Hill, Ronnie Yellowmule, Frances Bear Claw, and Darrell and Norbert Hill; Uncles, Harold BigLake, Freeman Bends, Jonathan Bull Chief, Ron BigLake Jr, Boliver, Larry, Lamont BigHair, and Shawn Bearground; Aunts, Teri Hill, Leah BigHair, and Jennifer BigLake.

Survived by his Wife, Sylvia NotAfraid; Children, Heather, Joraya, Aleia, Christian, Jameus, Jaizayah, and Jaiyanah NotAfraid. Parents, Verlie and Tommy Whiteman, Stella NotAfraid, and Safara BigLake; Mother/Father In Law: Rosella and Isaac Shane God Parents, CT(Amber) WalksOverIce and Vadette Parker; Grand Parents, Roseline Yellowmule, Ellen Hill, Verlie Walks, Theo(Jim) Ward, Jacinta(Chris) GoodLuck, Mamie(Carson) Yellowtail, Rosie(Bryon) Bends, Magdalene(Harry) Rockabove, Loretta Three Irons, Clarice Denny, Myra Lefthand, Ron(Betty) BigLake, Gema Stewart, Sharolyn(Chester) Nomee, Frances, Janet, and Donna Stewart, Almeda(Dean) GoodLuck, Robert, Wesley(Twyla), Donald Stewart Jr., Garnent Watan and Randeen Pretty on Top; Brothers, Iverson(Charlize) BigLake, Bubbie BigLake, Liam Whiteman, Wynn WalksOverIce, Santee RealBird, DJ BearGround, D’Angelo, Cash, and Donovan NotAfraid, Mitchell and Tavis BigLake, Slade and James BigLake, Jerrin Whiteman, Elijah(Bessie) Stops, BigBoy and Dj Fitz, Darren(Evanna) Charges Strong, Bryce Meeks, Quannah(Elizabeth) Old Bear, Adrian Hugs, Sly LittleOwl, Frank Two Bulls, Jr. and Larry McCormick Brother In Laws: Richie, Chris, Greg(Claire) Shane, Clint(Melissa)Keyoite; Sisters, Ileana(Aidan) Birdinground, Laree(Joseph) BigLake, Donna OldElk, LeAnda NotAfraid, Acacia, Alyssa, Aiyanna, and Annika Big Man, Jaylynn, Shawn, and Bambi NotAfraid, and Bethany and Burdine PrettyOnTop; Sister In Laws: Shelly(Darren) Mcdonald, Loretta(Dennis) Popetsaitke, Yvonna Charges Strong Uncles, Dee(JJ) NotAfraid, Hawkeye NotAfraid, Todd BigLake, Josh and Donald Stewart, Shawn Jefferson, Julius BigLake, Kidd Rusell, Richard(Amber) and Darrell(Faith) WalksOverIce, Norbert Hill, Jess Bends, Cowboy Bearground, and Muscles Bearcloud; Aunts, Luzenia Yellowmule, Sally NotAfraid, Oliva BearClaw, Darralynn(Mike) Adams, Lauren and Lorna BigHair, Rose(Jethro) Diebert, Cass Walks, Mamie Rosie(Shann) WalksOverIce, Joselyn BigLake, Garnet Brightwings, Colleene Bearground, Isabella Yellowtail, Misty Stewart, Tanya OldBull, Whisper(Gordan) Grey and Kanean Windyboy; Neices: Kalela and Qualie BigLake, Ailani Birdinground,Evlee & Rory Charges Strong, Kaydrean, Kelsie, Khariss Iron, Vivianna Popetsaike; Nephews: Adrial Birdinground, Devonte Smells, Sly, Thunder Popetsaike; Extended family, NotAfraid, BigLake, BullOverTheHill, Stops, Jefferson, Stewart, Fighter, Whitemanrunshim, Walks (Annie Walks Family), BearCloud, Hugs,and Carpenters. Descendant of Pretty Eagle, Sits Down Spotted, Bear in the Cloud, and Pretty Shield. Jordan’s family is big, we apologize for anyone we may have forgotten.

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