Curtis Gordon Obituary
He is survived by sons, David Taylor Gordon (Rachel ) of Birmingham, AL, Jonathan Hays Gordon (Gwen) of Birmingham, AL, and a brother, Charles Gordon (Cindy) of Hernando, MS. Curtis was preceded in death by his loving wife of 39 years, Evelyn Hays Gordon, his parents, Curtis W. Gordon, Sr., and Polly Gordon, a sister, Mary Paula Webb of Sardis, MS, and brother, James Gordon of Memphis, TN.
Curtis was raised in Sardis, MS, he graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1968, and earned his Juris Doctorate from Cumberland School of Law in 1973. He proudly practiced law in Birmingham for 48 years. Curtis was a devoted member of the Vestavia Hills Methodist Church since 1983 and sang in the men's choir. Curtis was affectionately referred to as "Papa" by five grandchildren; Sarah, Emma, Hays, David and Frances, who brought him great joy and happiness. In his free time, Curtis enjoyed spending time fishing and relaxing with friends and family on the gulf coast.
A Memorial service will be held at 11:30 AM, on August 29, 2024 at Vestavia Hills Methodist Church. A visitation will follow the service in Tyson Hall. The family thanks the many friends and family for their prayers and loving support. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society or the Vestavia Methodist Church.
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Diane Bowlen
September 18, 2024
As a client of Curtis Jordan´s, immediately I knew that he was a man of integrity and had gained the respect of the courts. He was a honorable man and attorney.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your great loss.
Diane Bowlen, a former client
Dalton Diamond
August 31, 2024
Curtis (Butch) and I grew up together in the school system and Methodist Church in Sardis, MS. We played high school football together - he far more talented than I. We went in different directions during undergraduate and graduate school but were reunited when I moved to Guntersville, AL in 1977 and remained close to the end. We shared a lot, gave back and forth, but his greatest gift was the architecture of a legal strategy which brought my children, Mary, Mimi, and Cati, home to my custody at a time when they sorely needed rescue. I am certain GOD smiled on Butch then and I have thanked both the Almighty and my solid friend, Curtis Wilson Gordon, for that blessing ever since.
Dalton Diamond
David Skinner
August 30, 2024
David and Jonathan, I am so very sorry to hear about your Dad. I found out when I ran into Jim and Betty Lynch at the store after the service. Your Dad, as you know, was a truly amazing Man and a great friend to so many. I include myself in that group fortunately. When we met in 1984 after moving in across the street from you guys and quickly became friends. Something I later realized was what a great person to know your Dad was. As he knew just about everyone. He promptly set about to introduce so many of his friends and contacts to me which was so helpful later when he came to me and convinced me to run for City Council. Had people donating to my campaign and setting up "neighborhood meetings" to introduce me to more folks. It worked and I was elected. After all he did to get me elected, in 8 years he was probably the only person I knew who never asked me to do a "favor" while on the Council.
He asked me to go on 10 or 11 fishing trips to Gulf Shores and always Captain Bobby Walkers boat "Summer Breeze" and the stories I could tell you on that I will save for a face to face meeting with you guys someday. Please feel free to contact me anytime should you need anything as I have a lot of favors to return because of your Dad and his influence in my life. Besides I would love to see your family and Jonathans now.
Neighbor
August 29, 2024
i would like to offer my condolences for the Gordon family. Sorry for your loss. May the memories shared fill your hearts with joy in this time of bereavement.
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i would like to offer my condolences for the Gordon family. Sorry for your loss. May the memories shared fill your hearts with joy in this time of bereavement.
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