Henry David Gordon, age 76, of Pittsboro, NC died Friday October 10, 2014. He was born August 17, 1938 in Detroit Michigan to the late Peter and Thelma Gordon.
Mr. Gordon is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Brenda Hymer Gordon.
Mr. Gordon is survived by his sons, Perry Gordon and his wife Laurie of Chandler, AZ, Lonny Gordon and his wife Shelli of Harker Heights, TX, and Troy Gordon and his wife Melanie of Surprise, AZ; and six grandchildren.
A visitation will be held Friday, October 17, 2014 from 10:00-11:00am with a funeral service immediately following at Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, Griffin Chapel.
Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery, in Chapel Hill, NC.
Hall-Wynne Griffin Chapel is serving the Gordon family. Please place online condolences at www.hallwynne.com.
Peggy Alexander
October 13, 2014 at 1:58 amI met Henry through his beautiful wife, Brenda, my very dear friend for over 30 years. Henry was smart, kind, loyal and very very funny.
We did not spend a lot of time together because we live thousands of miles apart, but when we did get together it was always delightful. Both my husband and I enjoyed “Bren and Hen”‘s visits and trips together and we miss them both very much.
One of the best and funniest things Henry did was during a visit to us at our Scottsdale house. We were sitting on my front patio one morning, enjoying a cup of coffee or something when all of a sudden a Harris Hawk began circling our property. I remembered that I had let my chickens out to free range (one of my favorites was named after Brenda). Anyway, I jumped up and yelled “hawk”. Without batting an eye Henry went tearing down to the wash with me to gather up my chickens and get them back in their run….seeing Henry herd chickens was hilarious, as he was quite the city boy….wish I had a picture to share.
Here’s to Henry…the world was a better place because of him.
Jackie Kallen
October 13, 2014 at 1:07 pmHenry was a dear man who I have known since I was a teenager. He had a clever sense of humor and a good heart. He loved his sons and will be missed by many of his old (and new) friends. R.I.P., Henry.
Lonny
October 15, 2014 at 3:10 pmJackie-
Thanks for the words!! He always talked about you and Mike!! Your good people.
Lonny
Thomas McCoy
March 29, 2019 at 5:23 amLonny Gordon I need you to call me ..
Nancy Dail
October 13, 2014 at 2:58 pmI still can’t believe that Henry is gone!! I absolutely loved this man and treasured every minute we got to spend together! Our family will continue to keep your families in our prayers! If there is ever anything we can do, please do not hesitate to let us know! Love, Nancy!
Megan Mitchell
October 13, 2014 at 3:15 pmI had the pleasure of working with Henry at AA and we formed a special bond having shared the same birthday. He was a special person and I will miss him terribly!
Edie Harr
October 14, 2014 at 5:00 amI absolutely adored Henry. I worked with Henry at American Airlines and Henry, Megan Mitchell and I enjoyed considering ourselves part of a little club as we all shared the same birthday, August 17. I never met a classier guy in my life. There was and is no one like him. He absolutely adored his wife and he loved Pittsboro too. Megan and I will both miss him terribly.
S Savage
October 14, 2014 at 9:53 amMr. Gordon will be missed. I am sorry for your loss. Rev 21:4 gives us hope of a time when we won’t have to worry about death.
Roger & Darlene Maag & Family
October 14, 2014 at 4:27 pmPerry, Laurie and family,
We wanted you and your family to know that we are very sorry on the loss of your father. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
All of our love,
Roger, Dee, Brett and Sam
Anthony Shanks
October 14, 2014 at 10:51 pmI met Henry while he was working at American Airlines. Henry was one of the good guys who made you have faith in mankind. Henry had a way of making you smile even when the day was not going well. Since he could not be with his sons on fathers day or his birthday, I had the pleasure of taking him out for lunch and I think it was more fun for me than him. He will be missed.
DEBBIE WONG
October 15, 2014 at 12:05 pmAS YOU COMPREHEND THIS PROFOUND LOSS, LET YOURSELF CRY KNOWING EACH TEAR IS A NOTE OF LOVE RISING……..
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MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES, HE WILL BE MISSED. ALWAYS SMILING AND HAPPY, GREAT TIMES AND FOND MEMORIES THAT I WILL TREASURE
EPM Family
October 16, 2014 at 10:36 amLonny,
We are very sorry for your loss. If your father was anything like you, he was a great man!
God Bless!
The EPM Family has your back!
Caron Gordon Addis
October 16, 2014 at 5:07 pmTo my three wonderful sons… I am glad you could make it there for your father. I am sure he was proud of each of you. I am sorry for your loss. Stay strong and proud. Love you – Mom
Tammy Christen (Gordon)
October 16, 2014 at 8:57 pmLonny, Perry and TJ,
I’m very sorry for your loss. May your good memories give you peace.
Love you.
Connie Bush
April 21, 2015 at 8:08 pmI am going to miss Henry, I met Henry and Brenda many years ago at ABCO in Phoenix. Brenda and I were like sisters. Henry was such a loving and caring man. I will truly miss his quick wit and since of humor. Henry you will never be forgotten my dear friend!
Darla
June 5, 2018 at 11:56 amPeggy. ..what a lovely message. So very sweet÷