William “Bill” Curtis Gordy, 79, of Pittsville passed away Monday, August 7, 2023. Born March 26, 1944 he was the son of the late Norman and Rosa Gordy. Bill grew up in Pittsville, graduated from Pittsville High School and from Goldey-Beacom College. After college, Bill was in the 7th Special Forces and became a Green Beret in the United States Army. In his younger years he worked for Ake Marine in Ocean City where he did deep water diving, and until present worked at the Wastewater Treatment Plant in Pittsville. Bill forged many friendships at the Salisbury Gun Club where he was a lifelong member.
He is survived by two brothers, Robert E. Gordy and George Bruce Gordy; niece, Susan Prouse (Rick); great-niece, Logan Helton.
A graveside memorial service will be held Friday, August 18, 2023 at 11am Pittsville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Bill to the Salisbury Gun Club, 32240 Dagsboro Rd, Parsonsburg, MD 21849.
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