Kenneth Eugene Gordon, age 81, of Demorest, Georgia went to his heavenly home on Monday, September 19, 2022.
Mr. Gordon was born on October 3, 1940, in Banks County, Georgia to the late Frank Eugene and Mary Elizabeth Rice Gordon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant brother and an infant sister.
Mr. Gordon was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He was active in churches throughout his life having served as a Deacon, on the audiovisual team, taught Mission Friends and the 3-year-old Sunday School Class, and was also a RA Leader. Mr. Gordon retired with 25 years of loyal and dedicated service from the Xerox Corporation. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr. Gordon was a graduate of Southern Technical Institute.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Cheryl Tench Gordon, of Demorest; daughter and son-in-law, Geri Gordon and Craig Keener, of McDonough; sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin Eugene and Melanie Gordon, of Demorest; Steven Anthony and Chrissa Gordon, of Savannah; nine grandchildren and their spouses; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Dr. Craig Ward and Rev. Chip Cranford officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with military honors provided by The United States Air Force and The Grant Reeves Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, and from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Bethlehem Baptist Church before the service.
The family will accept flowers or memorials may be made to Bethlehem Baptist Church, P.O. Box 488, Clarkesville, Georgia 30523.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535.
