He retired Air Force Technical Sergeant after serving 20 years. He was a veteran who served in Korea and Vietnam.
He is survived by his wife Betty J Bozeman Nelson, daughters Linda, Christy (Jeff), sons Lloyd (Angie), Leonard (Carol) John (Eve) and Betty's daughters Cherlyn (Tony), and Terika and sixteen grandchildren,
eleven great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren (between both marriages). Gordon was preceded in death by 1st wife Viola and daughter Lena, sisters Isabel, Shirley Thelma, Phyllis, and brother Jack.
Gordon was a long-time Seahawks fan and season ticket holder since 1972. When he wasn't at the game he would be watching the game with his friends at his favorite pub 2121.
