Donald Evans Gordon

He attended Plymouth High School and he was a member of the Painters Union # 6.

He was a Judo instructor and a National Referee. He was Exalted Ruler for the Elks Lodge for 3 years and he was the Friday night fish fry cook at the American Legion # 113 for many years.

He loved growing Orchids, working in the yard with his beloved wife Barbara. He was talented at building things. He was also an avid coin collector and loved reading books.

He is survived by his wife Barbara Gordon, his children, Brian Gordon, Pamela “Susie” (Brien) Robare, Sinsamouth Philvong, Sue (Paul) McGarry, Sisakhone Philvong, Somphone Philvong, Nikone Philvong and Davone Philvong.

Grandchildren, Carrie, Jennifer, Nicole, Aimee, Ashlee, Taylor, Mark, Cody, Michael, Michele and Brandon.

Great Grandchildren, Taylor, Hailey, Michael, Zachary, Mia, Olivia, J.J., Jacari, Jhett, Rylee and Everly.

Great-Great Grandchildren, Amyra and Averi.

Donald was predeceased by his son, Michael Gordon, brothers, Gerald, Robert, Everett, JR. and his sister, Kathryn.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, March 15 at 11:30 am at the Rotonda West American Legion Post #113, 3436 Indiana Road, Rotonda West, Florida.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Children of Youth, American Legion Post #113. Write in the note section of the check: “D.G. Children of Youth”

Arrangements are by Lemon Bay Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lemonbayfh.com for the Gordon family.