Gaile Gordon (86) of Matthews, NC died on March 26, 2021 surrounded by his family.
Gaile Edgar Gordon was born on November 25, 1934 to Carrie McGuirt Gordon and Ross Gordon of Weddington, NC. The family later relocated to Matthews, NC.
He spent his lifetime working to provide his family with opportunities he never had. He began his career in the machinery shop at Lance Packing Company. In 1969, Gaile bought Campbell’s Tire Company and renamed it the Matthew’s Tire Company where he served his community until retiring in 1999 before returning to work on the farm. Outside of work, he was a man of faith, serving as deacon pf the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Those lucky enough to know Gaile knew a fierce husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Gaile is preceded in death by his sisters Georgie, Ruth, Dottie, Von, Mott and brothers Tom and Jack Gordon. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Joanne Gordon, sons Jeffrey Gaile Gordon and Timothy Stevens Gordon along with grandchildren Taylor Gordon, Michael Gordon and Grant Gordon.