John A. "Jack" Gordon age 87 of Mathews, died at his home on Monday, May 4, 2021, surrounded by his family. Born May 26, 1933, in Taunton, Massachusetts, to the late John and Mary Arruda Gordon. John was a retired Air Force Chief Master Sargent, having served with distinction for 27 years, including several years on the Presidential Squadron for Dwight D. Eisenhower and multiple deployments and two tours in Vietnam.
In addition to his parents, his brother Dennis Gordon preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Janice Kessinger Gordon, two sons, Jay (Susan) Gordon, of Cary, NC, Scott (Theresa) Gordon of Stephentown, NY, a daughter Kelli (Harry) Belvin of Gloucester, VA, seven grandchildren Brody, Rachel, Maria, Maggie and John Gordon, Jared and Abbi Belvin, two step-grandchildren Rebekah and Sarah McCracken, one step-great-grandson Hunter Lawson, brother-in-law Doyle Kessinger of Dixon, NE, two sisters-in-law Kayleen (Don) Elson of Omaha, NE, Joanne (Tvedt) Gordon of MA and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 17, 2021, at Alberton G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk, VA. Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home.
Published in Daily Press on May 8, 2021.
In addition to his parents, his brother Dennis Gordon preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Janice Kessinger Gordon, two sons, Jay (Susan) Gordon, of Cary, NC, Scott (Theresa) Gordon of Stephentown, NY, a daughter Kelli (Harry) Belvin of Gloucester, VA, seven grandchildren Brody, Rachel, Maria, Maggie and John Gordon, Jared and Abbi Belvin, two step-grandchildren Rebekah and Sarah McCracken, one step-great-grandson Hunter Lawson, brother-in-law Doyle Kessinger of Dixon, NE, two sisters-in-law Kayleen (Don) Elson of Omaha, NE, Joanne (Tvedt) Gordon of MA and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 17, 2021, at Alberton G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk, VA. Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home.
Published in Daily Press on May 8, 2021.
John A. "Jack" Gordon age 87 of Mathews, died at his home on Monday, May 4, 2021, surrounded by his family. Born May 26, 1933, in Taunton, Massachusetts, to the late John and Mary Arruda Gordon. John was a retired Air Force Chief Master Sargent, having served with distinction for 27 years, including several years on the Presidential Squadron for Dwight D. Eisenhower and multiple deployments and two tours in Vietnam.
In addition to his parents, his brother Dennis Gordon preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Janice Kessinger Gordon, two sons, Jay (Susan) Gordon, of Cary, NC, Scott (Theresa) Gordon of Stephentown, NY, a daughter Kelli (Harry) Belvin of Gloucester, VA, seven grandchildren Brody, Rachel, Maria, Maggie and John Gordon, Jared and Abbi Belvin, two step-grandchildren Rebekah and Sarah McCracken, one step-great-grandson Hunter Lawson, brother-in-law Doyle Kessinger of Dixon, NE, two sisters-in-law Kayleen (Don) Elson of Omaha, NE, Joanne (Tvedt) Gordon of MA and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 17, 2021, at Alberton G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk, VA. Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home.
Published in Daily Press on May 8, 2021.
In addition to his parents, his brother Dennis Gordon preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Janice Kessinger Gordon, two sons, Jay (Susan) Gordon, of Cary, NC, Scott (Theresa) Gordon of Stephentown, NY, a daughter Kelli (Harry) Belvin of Gloucester, VA, seven grandchildren Brody, Rachel, Maria, Maggie and John Gordon, Jared and Abbi Belvin, two step-grandchildren Rebekah and Sarah McCracken, one step-great-grandson Hunter Lawson, brother-in-law Doyle Kessinger of Dixon, NE, two sisters-in-law Kayleen (Don) Elson of Omaha, NE, Joanne (Tvedt) Gordon of MA and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 17, 2021, at Alberton G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk, VA. Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home.
Published in Daily Press on May 8, 2021.
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