Gordon Liu passed away in Houston, Texas on April 9, 2022. He was born on November 5, 1950, in Savannah, Georgia to Pang and Amy Liu. Gordon’s parents, immigrants from Toisan, China, moved the family to Houston, Texas in 1955.
Growing up in the family business, G & P Food Market, (partially named after him) Gordon and his brothers learned the business as cashiers, butchers and stockboys. Yet, Gordon made time to play on the Lanier Junior High School basketball team and compete on the debate team. He continued to work at the family grocery store throughout college.
Gordon graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a minor in Computer Science. While working, he went back to receive a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. Evidently, Gordon loved studying as he went on to pursue and acquire a CPA license. He ably applied those learned skills throughout his work career.
For many years, Gordon volunteered to assist people with their tax returns. As an active member of Chinese Baptist Church, he faithfully served in many capacities.
Gordon loved to travel. He took many trips to explore Europe and Asia. While in Singapore, he met his future wife, Linda, who happened to be vacationing there. After many years of a long-distance friendship, they progressed to long-distance dating, which eventually led to marriage.
There are some people who are remembered not by their bold presence, but by their quiet demeanor. Gordon was one such person. His calm and unassuming presence will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Gordon was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda, and brothers: Paul and wife Nancy, daughters Kristina and Caroline; Lonnie and wife Dorothy, daughter Jacqueline and husband John and grandsons Lincoln and Lochlan, and son Michael; George and wife Loraine, sons Robert and Thomas; and a large extended family.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2022, from 5 pm to 8 pm at Chinese Baptist Church in Houston. A private burial is planned for the immediate family the next day.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to Chinese Baptist Church, 900 Brogden Road, Houston, Texas 77024.
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