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Charles Gordon Obituary
The beloved son of Joseph and Doris Gordon passed away on Sept. 3, 2007. He was born in San Francisco and grew up in Vallejo.
He attended Vallejo High School but received his diploma from Peoples High School. He enjoyed writing poetry and loved photography. He was very good with his hands and loved experimenting with technical devices. He also loved children and was always outside playing with the neighborhood children.
Charles is survived by a large family of siblings, Joseph, David, Douglas, Joyce, Kenneth, Donnell, Larry, John, Leonard, Anita Michelle and his twin sister Tracie.
The sudden death of Charles Gordon brings a great loss to the lives of all that knew him. We will miss him dearly but we will always love him forever in our memories and hearts.
Friends and family are invited to a viewing and visitation from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10 at Skyview Memorial Lawn, Vallejo. The family will arrive at 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11 at Revival Center Ministries, Vallejo.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Gordon
Doris Jean Oliver Gordon
September 7, 2024
There was always a smile on his face and I miss him so very much, you will always be in my heart .
Doris Jean Oliver Gordon
September 7, 2024
Charles you are so missed and loved with everything.
Doris Jean Oliver Gordon
September 2, 2023
Doris Jean Oliver Gordon
September 2, 2023
Doris Jean Oliver Gordon
September 2, 2023
Doris Jean Oliver Gordon
September 2, 2023
One of my memories of Charles of him is I was in the kitchen frying some pork chops and I had some on a platter that I had cooked and was still frying some more I had some clothes in the dryer and went to take them out and went over to finish frying the others and looked at my platter and some were missing, Charles had just passed by me empty handed going out the door, he had stuffed them in his jacket pocket and ran out the door, by the time I got to the door he was gone , I named him the pork chop thief. he loved to eat. He would get paid and go straight to the store and buy crab and giant shrimp to to cook.
Pamela Nickolas
September 2, 2020
Just wanted you to know you are so dear to me and that I'm sadden to hear this news. My prayers are going g up for your family. Love you
Doris J Gordon
September 2, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. My grief hasn't gone away it just eased up. You were such a sweet person and loved everyone. Keep resting in peace my son.
Doris Gordon
September 6, 2008
I would like tothank R for Sweetpea, who ever you are for maintaining the guest book for Charles. It is greatly appreciated and if you knew Charles as I do I know you had to love him, he was a very likeable and loveable person. He made my world brighter, so look for a bright star shineing down and that will be him.
God bless you,
Doris Gordon, mother of Charles
Tracie
September 3, 2008
Charlie,
I can't believe that it really has been a year since you left us. I miss you so much and wish I could just have a hug from you right now, although I can't I am comforted by the fact that I know you're my guardian angel watching over me. I think about our childhood and we were so blessed, it was a childhood that was filled with wonderful memories that I will always cherish. Mom and Dad miss you so much, you wouldn't even imagine but they are such strong, wonderful, loving parents, and I know always that you are with them forever just like a chlid always is when lost. I love you so much, and am so proud to have called you my brother.
We love you Charles
April 18, 2008
Together always
April 18, 2008
We love and miss you. Dez and Nick
April 18, 2008
Always and Forever
Anita Phillips
April 18, 2008
We all love and miss you so much, you are with us each and every day.
T Gordon
January 4, 2008
Hey Charlie,
I can't believe it's 2008 and you're not here, it all seems so unreal at times until I am snapped back to the cold reality of it. Christmas was kinda hard because i had never opened a gift without you, and mom made your favorite Gumbo. I swear even though it worked my nerves i would have given anything to hear you slurp the juice out of the crab. :) Well just wanted to tell you how much I Love and miss you.
Love,
Your twin sis
Tracie Gordon
December 3, 2007
Hey Charlie,
Just wanted to tell you I miss you sorely everyday and wish I could talk to you. I know you're shining down on me though and that makes me feel better. I Love You ALWAYS.
Your Twin
We love and miss you Charles
November 6, 2007
Tracie Gordon
November 3, 2007
Charlie,
It has been two months exactly today since the Lord called you up to be with him, and it feels like it has been forever! I MISS YOU so much and wish that you were here. I can't believe how many memories we shared together, it feels like we had a million or more good times. I was in Costa Rica today and you would have absolutely loved it, I wrote your name in the sand just for you. Just wanted to let you know that you were the best brother in the world and I desperately miss you. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS.
Tracie
Anita Michelle Phillips
October 16, 2007
I would like to express a special thank you and send sincere appreciation to Chris and the Skyview Memorial Staff, Union Baptist Fellowship Hall, and Dlex Designs. The assistance you provided made Charles going home a beautiful celebration.
Anita Michelle Phillips
October 16, 2007
As my mother said thank you for all of your words of comfort and your memories of Charles.
No mom Charles may not have been perfect but who is? But all of us are perfect at something and Charles was perfect at being an exceptional uncle to his nieces Nick and Dez. He wanted to be and was the best uncle ever. There was nothing he would not do for them, even spend his last cent to buy them something, (I seen him do it) something they didn’t ask for or know they were going to get, something he saw and wanted to buy it for them. That was they person he was. Charles was perfect at making people smile and knowing what he could do to make you smile.
Charles will always be my little brother. Charles and I had a relationship not like any ordinary brother/sister relationship, on the border line of sister/mother/friend and I miss him dearly. There is not one day that goes by without thinking of him. We could argue, fuss or fight and before that day was over or the next day would come, we would be right back talking and laughing.
Yes, mom Charles is resting from all his fears and worries and is and will always be your angel. I always would tell Charles and Tracie they were put here on earth for a very special reason, to make a change, to bring a difference in this place we call home and I now know what Charles reason is.
I would like to especially thank a few people in no particular order other than alphabetical. These families were my friends/families and when I introduced them to Charles, they accepted him like he was, as he was. Didn’t judge, ridicule or treat him any different from their own blood. When he was introduced by them, he was introduced as a nephew, cousin or brother and I want to express how much that meant to Charles and me. V& S Austin & family, The Demery family, The MaGee family, The McFarland, family, The Morton family, The Slaughter (Tyson) family and The Williams family. I would also like to thank S. Wakeman and L.C. Chapman, S. Archibald, and The Revival Center Ministries as well as all of Charles friends; even some I didn’t know or was not close to who have reached out to me. All and everyone else who have been here for us. If a day go by without a phone call, text or email from some of these people I am in trouble. (You know who you are)
I love and miss you so much Charles (Charlie). I was born here on this earth before you and I guided, taught, introduced and showed you new things, now you are born before me and you get to guide, teach, introduce and show me new things when we meet again. Your big sister and friend, Anita Michelle Phillips (Chelle)
P.S.
Charles I know you had a great Birthday, watching Tracie and I bring you and her 27th Birthday in together. The first time since you guy’s were having kiddy birthday parties.
nakita wilson
October 15, 2007
To Charles,
its so many things that i wanted to say and do but time ran up...I wait to see you again in the next lifetime to contuine our goofy ways.I wish you a happy birthday and always luv you!!!
Doris Gordon
October 14, 2007
Thank You all for your words of comfort and your memories of Charles, Charles was my angel, not perfect but still a sweetheart and a very loving person and no one miss him as much as I do.Now he is resting from all his fears and worries, he was my angel but now he belongs to the one above.
Doris Gordon Charles's mother
Tracie Gordon
October 13, 2007
Happy 27th Birthday Charlie, I Love You forever.
ROGER
October 13, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
Tracie Gordon
October 12, 2007
Hi Charles,
It's only been a month and nine days since you haven't been with us. We all miss you so much, but no one misses you more than mom and dad. I can't believe that tomorrow is our birthday and I won't get to give you a hug and kiss and wish you a happy bday. I so badly wish you were here but know deep down you are happier where you are at. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS.
Tracie
Nadia
September 21, 2007
Charles was a beautiful person and a great friend. I will always remember him and hold his memories dear to my heart. My heart goes out to the Gordon family in this time of grievance. Charles will truly be missed. God bless.
Mary ~Pink~ Mathis
September 11, 2007
Charles always made me laugh! He was Hecka funny! He will be greatly missed. You will be in my Prayers.
"The Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces." Isaiah 25:8
Stacey Parker Keianna & Jeane Richardson
September 11, 2007
Our deepest sympathy Joe, Doris and family.
Charles will be remembered in our thoughts
and prayers. He will always be in everyone’s hearts.
The Telecare Family
September 11, 2007
We the telecare staff. send our deepest thoughts and prayers to your family. Charels will be very much missed.
L. Fernandez
September 10, 2007
During this time, know that all of our thoughts and prayers are with each member of the Gordon family. Charles will be remembered in the hearts of a great many people as someone who was always there to greet you with a big smile and sweet spirit.
Love and Blessings---
Beverly Love
September 10, 2007
Joe, Doris, Tracie and family.
Charles has been apart of my world from his growing up in the neighborhood of our children's childhood days. I love you all and I'm praying for you always.
Rushann Hudson
September 10, 2007
To the family,
My deepest Condolences to the entire family. May god bless you.
the niece of D. Battle
Linda Hawkins
September 9, 2007
To The Family
Our deepest condolences to the entire family. May God's peace and comfort sustain you in the days ahead and you are in our prayers.
Linda & Tobias Hawkins, Sr.
Donald Lett
September 8, 2007
I'm Donald Lett I knew charles really well he was funny and good hearted heaven has a speciel angel I will always love you brotha and you will be in my heart.
The Davis Family -Angelea, Damien and Kinyon
September 8, 2007
Our hearts and prayers go out to the Gordon Family. We've known Charles since he was a small child. He grew up across the street from our grandmother.
Rev. Tobias Hawkins, Jr.
September 8, 2007
May the peace of God and memories comfort you at this difficult time. You all are in my prayers.
THE MONTGOMERY FAMILY
September 8, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Maria Thurston-Knight & Family
September 8, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Robert Johnson
September 8, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies to the Gordon family. Charles was my best friend and he will be forever missed.
Le Shun Slaughter (Tyson)
September 8, 2007
To the Gordon family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Charles as a little boy and he was a very pleasant kid. Joe and Doris you guys have always been wonderful people, ( I know that was my second home.) Please remember that God has all power in his hands.
Love you all, Shun
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