Charles Grady Gordon

Charles Grady Gordon passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Charles was born in Carrollton, Georgia on December 29, 1933 to the late Henry Grady Gordon and Lucille Holloway Gordon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Burks Gordon, infant son Gregory Charles Gordon, sister, Mary Bradley Caswell, as well as son-in-law Bob Sandlin. Charles graduated from Newnan High School in 1952 where he was a member of the 1951 State Championship Baseball team as well as the team that played for the 1951 Football Championship but came up short. Charles was a long-time active member of First Baptist Church in Newnan
Charles had an unyielding faith, cherished his family, and made many friends over the years. His service at First Baptist included serving as a deacon for many years - now a deacon emeritus. His true joy came from working with the 2-year-old preschool class for 29 years. Two generations were comforted by Mr. Charlie on Sunday mornings when dropped off by their parents. Charles and Elizabeth also hosted many youth fellowships in their home as well as numerous Sunday School parties.
His wife, Elizabeth was his high school sweetheart, and they had three children. As his children married, his family grew to include two sons in laws and a daughter in law as well as eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren - with two more on the way.
He is survived by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one brother-in-law and two sisters-in- law. His children are Pam Gordon Sandlin, Susan Gordon Minesinger and her husband John, Chip Gordon and his wife Jo Ellen. His grandchildren are Mary Elizabeth Sandlin Crews and her husband Justin, Conner Minesinger and his wife Haley, Laura Sandlin Horton and her husband Burt, Carolyn Minesinger Stepp and her husband Owen, Charles Minesinger and his wife Kimberly, Katie Gordon Warden and her husband Hunter, Abbie Gordon Montgomery and her husband Andrew, and Walker Sandlin. Great-Grandchildren are Anna Kate Stepp, Charlie Stepp, Russell Crews, Sarah Stepp, Bentley Minesinger, Tripp Horton, Ellie Minesinger, Hannah Warden, and Oliver Montgomery. His brother-in-law is Bobby Rooks and sisters-in-law are Nancy Burks and Betty Burks. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
The family is so very thankful for the incredible care our dad received from the wonderful Katherine Kimbrough as well as the staff of Westhill Senior Living in Newnan.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in memory of Charles to Coweta Samaritan Clinic, 137 Jackson Street, Newnan, Georgia 30263 or to the NHS Letterman's Club PO Box 2426, Newnan, Georgia 30264
Funeral arrangements are by McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson Street in Newnan where the family will receive friends on Monday, November 21st, 2022 9:30-10:45am. A celebration of Charles' life will be immediately following visitation at 11:00am in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home led by Rev. Owen Stepp, Rev, L.C. Lane, and Rev. Chip Gordon. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Newnan. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mckoon.com
McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory (770) 253-4580