Born in Houston, Texas, and raised in San Antonio, Texas he was a member of the U.S Navy from 1955 to 1957 on the U.S Lexington. He joined the Corpus Christi Fire Department in 1959. He retired in 1993 with 33 ½ years of service.
He enjoyed his retirement with his wife of 54 years, Deanna Faye Heald, until her passing in 2012.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Deanna Faye Heald; and daughter, Cynthia Fenner;
He is survived by daughter, Debra Witherspoon; granddaughter, Jessica (Darrell) Wickline; grandson, James Little; great-grandson, Darrell Wickline, Jr., and great-granddaughters, Kaylie Stroud, and Katelyn Little.
Gordon will be dearly missed. His watch has now ended. Funeral services will be held by family and friends.
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