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Robert "John Henry" Gordon

1943 - 2013

Robert "John Henry" Gordon obituary, 1943-2013, Travelers Rest, SC

BORN

1943

DIED

2013

Robert Gordon Obituary

John Gordon

Travelers Rest, SC

Robert Lee "John Henry" Gordon, 70, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2013 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Brevard, NC, he was a son of the late Eddie Lee and Helen Lindsey Gordon. Mr. Gordon was retired from Wilkins Carpet, was an avid outdoorsman, and attended Hilltop Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Wanda Brown Gordon; daughters: Tammy Bryant, Lisa Lindsey, Angela Bruce(Richard), Maria Gordon; son: Jason Gordon(Vanessa); sisters: Ruby Owens, Betty Camp, Jane Waters; brother: Joe "Duck" Gordon; 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by a sister: Tempie Travers; and son-in-law: John Bryant. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at The Howze Mortuary. Funeral services will be Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. at Hilltop Freewill Baptist Church with entombment to follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Hilltop Freewill Baptist Church, 1401 Geer Hwy., Travelers Rest, SC 29690 or Gap Creek Baptist Church, 381 Gap Creek Rd., Marietta, SC 29661. The family will be at the home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.thehowzemortuary.com. The Howze Mortuary, Travelers Rest is in charge of the arrangements. (864) 834-8051.

Published by The Greenville News on Jan. 21, 2013.
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So sorry to hear about yaws dad. You all are in my prayers..

Laura Cox, Layton

February 14, 2013

Wanda and Family, You have my deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers for the loss of John. He was the best brother-in-law ever and I will miss him very much. Just know I will be with you in the sorrowful days ahead. Love, Debbie

Deborah Lee

January 22, 2013

Tammy, I am so very sorry for the loss of your father..my prayers are with you and your family.

Ruth Mickler-Williams

January 22, 2013

Wanda I am sorry to hear of your loss Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You and Your Family. May God Bless and comfort You

Van and Debbie Buchan

January 22, 2013

Wanda & Family our condolences for the loss of John. He is home with the Lord.

Gene & Anna LaJeunesse

January 21, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

January 21, 2013

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May God give you and your family,the peace you need in knowing"He is with God"

Jackie Ersahin

January 21, 2013

Wanda and FAMILY, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, jOHN WILL BE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. HE WAS A GREAT PERSON I KNOW HIS CLOSE BUDDY WILL MISS HIM DEARLY.

WILLENE Wood

January 21, 2013

Jason and all the family. We are so sorry for your loss. May the Lord be with you all and give you all comfort and strength at this time. God bless you all.

Wanda Killough, Kimberly Quinn and Kassie

January 21, 2013

Maria and family,
So sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kathy Garland

Kathy Garland

January 21, 2013

Wanda & family I am sorry to hear about your loss.John was a good man & will be missed by everyone who new him.May God comfort you in these days.

steve holt

January 21, 2013

John its been a little less then a year since ive seen you, i remember your hug and smile like it was yesterday. You always accepted me and treated me the same after the split. God took a wonderful angel home. Ill see you again in a better place. I love you.

Ariel Rhyne (Lindsey)

January 20, 2013

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