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GORDON B. ALBRITTON 70 years old, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL died on Saturday, November 10, 2007 following a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Vero Beach, FL, he was a resident of the Palm Beach area since 1942 and operated Albritton Pharmacy for over 40 years, until his retirement in 1988. Gordon was a graduate of Palm Beach High School, Class of 1956, and attended Andrews College in Cuthbert, GA. He was a former member of Northwood Baptist Church; and a former member of the Northwood Kiwanis. Gordon was an avid sailor who loved the ocean, and following his retirement from the Pharmacy, he enjoyed being a Captain on private boats throughout Florida and the Bahamas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buford “Doc” Albritton and Helen Bragg Albritton; and a sister, Judy Gnann. Gordon and his wife Becky were planning to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this April. Additional survivors include three sons, Jeffrey Albritton and his wife Ann, Gregory Albritton, and Brad Albritton and his wife Mary Ann all of the Palm Beach area; and ten grandchildren, Craig, Gordon, and Chris, William, Matthew, and Jonathan, and Rebecca, Kathleen, Jane, and Brad, Jr. Also surviving is a sister-in-law, Fran Smith and her husband Tom of Jupiter, FL; a niece, Lynette Watson; and two nephews, Clark Gnann and Brian Gnann. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Quattlebaum Funeral Home, 1201 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 15, 2007 at Northwood Baptist Church, 3600 Village Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33407, with Rev. Patrick Moody, Pastor, and Rev. Jess Moody, officiating. A sunrise committal service including Burial at Sea is scheduled for Friday morning. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Mr. Albritton memory to: Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407. Quattlebaum Funeral & Cremation ServicesFamily Owned and Operatedwww.quattlebaum.org To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Memories and Condolences
for Gordon Albritton
The Foster Family
November 20, 2007
To the Albritton Family: Our thoughts are with you at this time. A life time of memories: The Pharmacy, The Northwood Neighborhood, The Kiawana's. Stay strong.
Hank & Heidi Rolfs
November 17, 2007
Dear Becky, Greg, Brad, and Jeff
Gordon was one of our hero's. He was a man of meaning and integrity. He left us with many fond memories. Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Lot's of Love to you all - The Rolfs
Felix & Gaynell Johnson & Family
November 17, 2007
It's so hard to say goodbye to you Gordon, but you're out of your suffering now. It was so good knowing you. We shared alot of good times when you visited Abaco, We looked forward to your visits and will always hold fondly the memories. Thanks for all that you've done and given unselfishly over the years to me and my family.God Bless your family in this their time of bereavement, we will continue to pray for them that God will strenghten them. Sleep on and take your rest. RIP.
Ann Gersch
November 17, 2007
Dear Becky & Family,
I was saddened to hear of Gordon's passing. Your family has always held a part in our history and many fond memories for our family. We will always remember how kind and helpful everyone was at Albritton's Pharmacy and the memories of enjoying cherry cokes at the fountain. May God bless you all.
Christopher Gersch
November 16, 2007
Becky, Jeff, Greg and Brad,
We were sadden to hear of Gordon's passing. We have many fond memories of Gordon and your family. Sitting for the boys, working at the pharmacy, adding the card and gift shop to the pharmacy and building your home on Lake Mangonia. Albritton's Pharmacy was always our first stop on the way home from school each day. The Albrittons are a part of our history. My God bless your family.
Spanish Cay All of us
November 15, 2007
Becky ,Gregg and your brothers and Friends,
Our deepest sympathies to you. Our thoughts are with you. Gordon will be missed by all of us and will always be a part of us.
Kelly Lynn Barnes
November 15, 2007
Dear Debra, Greg, and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Should you need anything, do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Kelly B
Sherry Cannon
November 15, 2007
Becky,Jeff,Greg,Brad
I am so saddened by Gordon's passing. My prayers are with you and Curtis sends his prayers for his Uncle Gordon. So many years, so many wonderful memories.
Gerald Quattlebaum
November 14, 2007
Greg,
Although I didn't personally know your father, I know he was a great man. The loving bond that he shared with your mother for almost 50 years is a testament to his character and devotion. I can tell by the way you love and care for your boys that he must have been a tremendous role model for you as well. I lost my father on Memorial Day of this year so I can appreciate what your feeling. Regretably, I am out of town this week but I want you to know that I am thinking and praying for you and your family. Take solace in the fact that many, many people loved and cared for your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time in your life.
Robert Ackert
November 14, 2007
We were very sorry to hear about Gordon and his passing. Growing up with Gordon was fun. I remember riding on the back of his scooter delivering Newspapers when we were at Northboro. I enjoyed the fish frys here in Keystone last year and water skiing on Lake Santa Fe.
What a gentleman he was and never to be forgotten.
Lov Bob and Stella
Anna Hamilton
November 14, 2007
My condolences, remembering all the Albrittons from my childhood when "the good old days still ruled - with my Aunt & Uncle, Bertha W. and Everett P. Jones.
Richard and Twyla Todd
November 14, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Mary Jane (Jordan) Lockman
November 14, 2007
Our sympathy to the family of Gordon. Carey and I graduated with him so have known him for many years even though we usually only saw him at reunion gatherings. We know this is a difficult time for all of you and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Don Rich
November 14, 2007
Becky, I'm so sorry for your loss. Gordon played such a huge part in so many of our lives. So few people are ever blessed with such a zest for life, family, friends and the water, and that is what I will remember most about him. He always would grin and give a loud "hello, Don" every time that I saw him. He taught me so much about appreciating friends and family, and most of all about embracing the day and wringing as much out of each and every one as you could.
Gordon helped influence my own love of boats and the water, as a kid sailing on the "Adios" and watching him work on the "JGB". He taught me that maintaining and restoring a boat was just as important and could even be as much fun as cruising in one, and I will always remember that.
I remember him being up early to make breakfast for a lake house full of still sleeping guests, always being late for Kawanis meetings, and having a seemingly never ending supply of whatever he was grilling for the inevitable unexpected guest(s) every weekend.
He may be physically gone, but I'll never forget him, or the things that he taught me. He was truely a great friend.
Helaine Kahn
November 13, 2007
Dear Becky and family,
I was so sad to hear that Gordon passed away. You were both wonderful friends. Gordon and I were in the same class for so many years at Northboro Elementary. We also continued that friendship through High School, and I enjoyed seeing you both at all the reunions. You are in my thoughts and prayers. With much love,
Darrel and Marie Donatto
November 13, 2007
Becky, Brad, Jeff, and Greg...
Gordon is a wonderful man who made a tremendous impact in my life. Like they were to so many other young men during that time, Gordon and Becky were like parents to me as I was finding my way through high school. Brad was my best friend at the time - and Brad was and is true reflection of what great parents Gordon and Becky are. When I was in trouble - I called Gordon and he was there to bail me out - literally. I am most thankful for his guidance, direction, teaching, and friendship. He raised 3 great sons and in some ways many more.
I regret having not maintained as close a relationship with the family as I once had. The fast pace of life is no excuse.
Take comfort in the fact that, while Gordon is not here with us now, we know exactly where he is. This certainty is something which we can all know in this life when we respond to God’s call to us. What we know as death is not the end, it can be just the beginning.
My wife and I pray that for our Heavenly Father to lift the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memories of Gordon.
Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,
Capt Ted Belasky
November 13, 2007
He was a dear friend .
My thoughts to the family.
Arlynne Roberts
November 13, 2007
Dear Becky and family, I was so saddened to learn that you had lost Gordon and a great friend was lost by his many friends. He was a special man, always a gentleman, a true friend and now one of God's special angels.
Love,
Stan & Hope Hilker
November 13, 2007
Dear Becky and family,
So sorry to hear of Gordon's death. We have fond memories of our flying trips to the Bahamas and the sailboat race that Gordon accompanied me in that little Silouette 18 foot sailboat. We were the smallest boat in the race!
You have our deepest sympathy.
Jim & Judy (Johns) Oenbrink
November 13, 2007
Dear Becky & Family,
We are so sad to hear of Gordan's passing. Such wonderful memories we have of time with y'all and the Northwood Kiawanas Club. Really all the way back to Northboro School.
I'm reminded of a short verse about a ship sailing of into the horizon with loved ones waving farewell on the shore. As the disappears loved ones are shouting from the other side "Here he comes"
There are many there looking to take Gordan in.
God Bless you and give you courage during your loss.
Jim & Judy Oenbrink
mike finch
November 13, 2007
Capt Mike Finch
Patsy Brown
November 13, 2007
Dear Becky, There are so many memories. Gordon taught me to drive my first "stick- Shift"...he actually let me drive his red convertible! There are so many good moments over the years with our kids growing up, and knowing each other. One thing I know ...Gordon loved you very much. In the end of his illness, I understand that both of you accepted the Lord into your life. This is comforting, as we will see him again. I will stay in touch. You can reach me in Gainesville [email protected] Love, Patsy Brown
Virginia Kindberg
November 13, 2007
For the family of Gordon, my prayers and thoughts are with you in many ways. As a friend of his sister, there are memories of Gordon and family that are very dear.
John Temple
November 13, 2007
So sorry for Your loss
Ruth Pavlow
November 12, 2007
Our sincere condolences to you and your family. My mother and I lunched at Albritton's regularly and she loved a toasted cheese sandwich and tomato soup in the twilight of her life. The pharmacy was our walk-in medical center, with reliable suggestions and remedies for our large family readily available. Albritton's will be a landmark sorely missed by all. My aunt lived on 39th Street and often walked to the drug store for milk.Sincerely, Ruth Haymond Pavlow
Jim Cressman
November 12, 2007
Dear Becky
Patty and I were so sorry to read about Gordon in the Post. Such a shame he had cancer and was so sick.
I hope he did not suffer to badly.
Stay strong and we are thinking of you this week. Sincerely,
Jim Cressman
Julie Collins - Kaplan
November 12, 2007
Our sincerest thoughts and prayers go out to Mrs. Albritton, Jeff, Greg, Brad and their families. We were so very sorry to hear of your loss. It has been many years since we have seen each other but the memories I have since I was a little girl (at the Lainhart ranch with our families) and growing up and stopping by the pharmacy (just to see who might be in) will be with me always. My family and I want you all to know how very sorry we are that you lost such a wonderful man.
Our Thoughts and prayers are with you -
The Collins Family
Bubba, Bob, Julie & Denise
Arthur Coburn
November 12, 2007
Dear Beckey and Famiy I went thru school with Gordon and He and my Sister Arlynne Coburn Roberts went to the last reunion and she had mentioned she saw Gordon at the Reunion. I operated ART'S TV in Northwood for many years and repaired Gordons Mothers TV many times and we talked for hours.
Ann (Mrs. Willaim D.) Stone
November 12, 2007
Dear Becky and Family:
Our Becky called me tonight to let me know Gordon had passed. The news brought sadness and many good memories. I know that Bill valued Gordon’s friendship and I remember your house as always the most open and loving home in the neighborhood. I can’t help but think that two old friends are together again and that thought makes me smile just a bit. Just know that from far away Texas my thoughts and prayers are with the entire Albritton family tonight.
Jimmy Tinsley
November 12, 2007
Dear Becky and family,
My family and I are deeply sorry
for your loss, Gordon was a good
Southern gentleman, and all of us
"ole" Northhwood guys will miss him.
May God be with you and your family
during this difficult time.
Nancy Russell
November 12, 2007
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May your faith bring you comfort. Seeing Mr. Albritton's name brings back such memories for me. I still live in Old Northwood and just noticed on Saturday that the building was gone and "they" put new fresh green grass on the corner where the pharmacy was. It was strange but calming at the same time. I have so many memories of coming in the back door and how much my grandmother enjoyed the lunch counter - I remember like it was yesterday.....From the family of the Hon. Judge Otis Butler Russell Jr. (including my late Grandma Georgia) our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shirley (Greene) and Bill Brown Brown
November 12, 2007
Dear Becky and Family,
I am sorry to hear of Gordon's death. Jackie(Braithwaite)Sudano emailed me the severity of Gordon's illness on November 6, so I was not shocked to read his obituary. Our prayers are with you and your family. May God continue to bless you.
Shirley (Greene) and Bill Brown
Gerry & Mary Lou DeVane
November 12, 2007
Becky and Family,
Gordon was the dearest friend for Mary Lou and I for over 50 years and he leaves a hole in our heart in his passing... Gordon was always the giving gentleman and always eager to share... We give thanks for having him in our lives and know that he is in a better place now.... Our condolances to the family for your loss.. Let us know if we can help in any way...
Caroline (Bigbee) & Ron Tyo
November 12, 2007
Becky & Family,
Ron and I were not aware that Gordon was ill and were devastated to hear of his death. Having just seen him at the reunion, this came as quite a shock to both of us as Gordon appeared to be in such good health and happy. We know that he is in a wonderful place, joined by his family that predeceased him. God has truly called one of the best and he will be missed by those of us that knew him. I have fond memories of him in past years and how much fun we had with him. Please know that we have you and all your family in our prayers. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and are so glad you have such a supportive family to help you through this very tough time.
CHARLES W. SCHLOEMER
November 12, 2007
It is with deep sorrow that we have lost one of the true gentlemen of this hectic world. Captain Gordon not only was a good friend but an inspiration. His smile will never be forgotten. The
warm welcome he gave us all lit up the room. We at Palm Beach Power give Greg and all his family our deepest prayers. We know Captain Gordon is still in command of his ship. Now he can see the horizon forever in peace and love. He certainly earned his pair of wings. God Bless him. Warmest regards, Charlie and crew
Brett/Tricia Berardinelli
November 12, 2007
Our deepest sympathies and most heartfelt regards.
Mary Anne (Riggle) Wandelt
November 12, 2007
I send my deepest sympathy to the family. Gordon was a kind and generous man who made this world a better place because of his presence in it.
When the Lord calls a loved one home, He leaves the gift of precious memories in exchange.
Gordon will always remain in the memories of those who knew and loved him.
Evelyn & Roy Martin
November 12, 2007
Dear Becky & Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you in your time of grief. We didn't know that Gordon was sick and was very sorry to hear of his passing.
May God keep you in His fold and walk with you through this rough time.
Rest easy in knowing that God must have bigger plans for Gordon, ones that are pain free.
May God Bless each of you.
Evelyn (Meeks) and Roy
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