George Brady "Sandy" Gordon

TUSCALOOSA - George Brady "Sandy"" Gordon died Thursday, April 28, 2016, at home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 7, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church with The Reverend Dr. Catherine Collier and The Reverend Hoyt Winslett officiating. Visitation and reception will follow in the service in Randall Hall. Sunset Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, is handling arrangements.Mr. Gordon is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jean Fargason Gordon; his beloved golden retriever companion, Boone; brother, Douglas Gordon (Charlotte Anthony) of Corvallis, Ore.; nephews: Dylan Gordon of N.Y.,N.Y. and Dashell Gordon of Corvallis, Ore.; brother-in-law, Crayton Fargason (Jan) of Northport, Ala.; niece, Christy Fargason Baynes (Allen), great- niece, Mary Carleton Baynes; great- nephew, Mason Baynes of Birmingham, Ala.; and nephew, Adam Fargason (Linh Da), Vung Tau of Vietnam; and brother-in-law, John Fargason (Diane); and nephew, Johnny Fargason (Krissie) of Birmingham, Ala. He was predeceased by his parents, George Heaton and Jean Brady Gordon.Sandy was born May 12, 1945, in Kansas City, Mo. He grew up in Darien, Conn. doing what he loved most, sailing the Atlantic waters in the family sailboat "Genie". He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Saint Lawrence University, Canton, New York in 1963 and his Juris Doctorate from The University of Alabama School of Law in 1974. He was a retired Captain of the United States Army and a veteran of the Vietnam War, receiving the Purple Heart and Bronze Star with "V" for Valor for his service.Upon graduating from law school, Sandy practiced law in the Tuscaloosa community. He was a member of the Tuscaloosa County Bar Association and the Alabama State Bar. In 1982, he joined the University of Alabama Office of Counsel. He was named University Counsel in 2000. In 2013, he was honored as the recipient of the E. Roger Sayers Distinguished Service Award, being recognized for his diligent work ethic and tireless commitment to the mission of the University. Sandy loved the water and enjoyed the company of others who shared his passion. He was a member, officer and instructor with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary-Flotilla 85 and the Tuscaloosa Sailing Club. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, the Saint Andrews Society of Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Jaycees and the Tuscaloosa Preservation Society. The family would like to express its appreciation to Dr. David Hinton, nurses and staff of the Manderson Cancer Center and Hospice of West Alabama for their care and concern through our journey. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, 605 Lurleen Wallace Boulevard N. Tuscaloosa, AL, Hospice of West Alabama or the charity of one's choice.