Gordon was born on April 12, 1929 in Mobile, Alabama to Dura and Susie Nelson.
He joined the Navy September 6, 1950 and served until July 2, 1954. Gordon married Betty Sue Justice in 1954. After leaving the service he went to work for Gulf Power from 1969 until he retired in 1991. During his 38 years of service, he became the Manager of System Protection.
Gordon is proceeded in death by his wife of 52 years, Betty Sue Nelson.
He is survived by his daughters, Mauna (Pete) Sainato, Susan (Gary) Schatz; son, Dura (Donny) [Laura] Nelson; grandchildren, Lindsay Sainato, Cameron Sainato, Angela Sainato, Chad Sainato, Erica (George) Hittner, Kyle Schatz, Megan (Jeff) Bell, Hannah Nelson and Abby Nelson; great grandchildren, Henry Hittner, Hazel Hittner, Rylen Bell, Landry Bell, Graham Bell and Brooks Bell; sister-in-law, Jane (Larry) Rice. Gordon is also survived by, his companion of 14 years, Rita Gurski.
A Visitation will be at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. A funeral service will follow at 6:00 pm.
Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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