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KELVIN GORDON Obituary
Kelvin was a native of Petersburg and he also lived in Newport News while stationed at Fort Eustis. After serving in the United States Army Kelvin relocated back to his hometown. He loved life and lived it to the fullest; Kelvin was always a sharp dresser.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Ralph and Joyce Gordon; three sisters, Ruth Thomas, Joyce Coleman and Anita Woods; and one brother, Joseph Coleman, Jr. of Charlotte, NC.
Kelvin "Bubba" leaves two cherish his memories, his loving friend, caregiver and wife of 32 years, Lola; two sisters, Janette Brown (Waverly), and Shirley Gray, both of Petersburg; one brother, Brandon Gordon (Gladys) of Boston, MA; twelve devoted nieces, Denise Wesson (Wallace), Patricia Keys, Leslie Moss (CC), Pamela Gray, Sharon Jones, Natasha Freeman, Demetrius Clark (Calvin), Silva Gray, Lisa Thomas and Nikita Woods, all of Petersburg, Yolanda Theodore (Joseph) of Fort Hood, TX, Tonya and Regina Coleman, both of Columbia, South Carolina; nine nephews, Bernard Coleman, Brandon, Ronald, Donald Jr., and Norman Jones, Donnie Coleman, Randy and Greg Thoma,s all of Petersburg, Jason Coleman of Philadelphia, PA; two aunts, Eunice Coleman and Ellen McLeod; devoted friends, Preston Boone of Fredericksburg, George Diggs of Charlotte, NC, Edwin Boone, James Thomas, Danny Stith, Mabel Edmonds and Helen Tucker, all of Petersburg; sister-in-law, Carolyn Coleman of Philadelphia, PA; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A special thanks to Margo Seward, Kevin Thomas and Dino Stallings, all of Newport News, VA., the Physicians, Nurses, and Staff of Southside Regional Medical Center, and Golden Living Center-Walnut Hill,
Services for Mr. Kelvin L. "Bubba" Gordon will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2015, at Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, 613 E. Wythe Street, Petersburg, Va., the Rev. Eli Melvin, Jr., pastor, eulogist. Interment to follow at Virginia Veterans Cemetery of Amelia.
The family will receive friends at 1023 6th Street, Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling (804) 733-6409.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Gordon at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for KELVIN GORDON
Eli Melvin
February 23, 2015
My sincere condolences in the passing of Mr. Gordon. He will be missed by the Bethany Family as well as myself. Have peace in knowing that he knew how to live life and did live joyously.
Freemona Sparks
February 22, 2015
Cousin Lola are hearts are with you during this sad time. We know how much you loved Kelvin but know that God loves him best. We will always remember how jolly he was and how he always lifted us up with his smiles.
Carolyn Lee and Family
Norma Parker
February 22, 2015
I knew you were sick but I didn't have a clue that your illness would lead to you leaving all of us who sincerely love you. However I knew that one day you would be leaving but I didn't realize it would be so soon. You maybe gone but I will always remember you ,and most of all the love and support you gave my daughter your god daughter. I will never forget you.
Linda Redwine Bell
February 22, 2015
My sincere condolences in the loss of one of my first childhood friends, Bubba. May you find peace in his wonderful memory and the love that he had for his family. RIP, Bubba.
christabell Goode
February 21, 2015
I just want you know that my heart go out to my family on the home going of "Bubba".
In Our Hearts
We thought of you with love today,
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories.
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake.
With which we'll never part.
God has you in his keeping.
We have you in our heart.
Love, Christabell Jones Goode
Raymond Farley
February 21, 2015
I was very sad to hear of the passing of Bubba I have a lot of memories of our early years and the good time we all had together I know this is a tough time for the family my prayers are with you all God Bless YOU
Darlene Thomas
February 21, 2015
Remembering my childhood friend. RIP Bubba
Yolanda & Joe Theodore
February 21, 2015
Uncle Bubba was everybody
's Uncle. He left a lasting impression on all that have met him. Friends of mine who had the pleasure of meeting Uncle Bubba always ask about him. He was the center of the family, just full of smiles and enjoy. RIP Unc!!!
RODERICK LOFTON
February 21, 2015
My prayers go out to you LoLa and the rest of your family.May God be with you all through this difficult time.My friend,Rest In Peace aka Uncle Hubba. Roderick
Al & Brenda Jones
February 20, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
February 18, 2015
Uncle Bubba, your family love you very much and you will truely be missed. I will see you again, on the other side.
Tonya Coleman, Columbia SC.
KAREN SCOTT
February 18, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
SHARON JORDON
February 18, 2015
TO THE FAMILY OF MR GORDON YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED. FROM THE CREW AT AARONS.
Barbara Copeland
February 16, 2015
So sorry to hear Kelvin passing. My prayers are with the family in their time of grief. Barbara Copeland
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