John Ed Gordon, 76, of Earlington, KY passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at the Western KY Veterans Center in Hanson, KY.
He was born on November 2, 1947 in Hopkins County, KY to the late Charles N. Gordan and Margaret Wilson Gordon.
John Ed was a member Suthards Missionary Baptist Church in Suthards, KY. He was a Vietnam veteran having served in the United States Army, and was stationed in Germany from 1967-1969. During his service, he was awarded two medals, the Sharp Shooter (rifle) medal and the National Defense Service medal.
John Ed retired from Kentucky Utilities after thirty years. He was also General Manager of the Loch Mary Stock Farm in Earlington, KY.
in addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Charles Gordon.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-one years, Kathleen Trover Gordon of Earlington, KY; his three children, Bart Gordon of Madisonville, KY, Megan Gordon Weldon of Owensboro, KY, and Johnny Gordon of Madisonville, KY; a sister, Shirley Gordon of Radcliff, KY; two grandsons, Trevor Weldon and Silas Weldon-who were his pride and joy; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Reid-Walters Funeral Home in Earlington, KY with Bro. George Brooks officiating. There will be no graveside services.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 9:00am until service time at 11:00am at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital located at 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
Online condolences may be made at www.reidwaltersfh.com
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