Born in Columbus, GA, he was a son of the late Thomas L. Gordon Sr. and Julia Henderson Gordon. Mr. Gordon served three years in the United States Army. He was a very Godly man, loved by all that came to know him and was a longtime member of Beech Haven Baptist Church. He worked as a scale house operator for Davidson Mineral.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Norma Lee Bradshaw Gordon of Athens; children, Thomas L. Gordon III (Jean) of Athens, Carey Gordon (Kathy) of Athens, Steve Gordon (Gail) of Jefferson, Bryon Gordon (Nikki) of Monroe and Kevin Gordon (Christy) of Athens; sister, Joyce Huff of Athens; brother-in-law, Paul Bradshaw (Elaine); 21 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Thursday, December 27 from 4-6 p.m. at Bernstein Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 28 at 1 p.m. at the chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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