James Williams Gordon, age 71, of Sanford, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Chatham County on January 6, 1950 to the late Jim Warwick Gordon and Nannie Mae Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother Doyle Gordon; sister Maola Kerr and brothers-in-law Bill Stanley and Wade Bright. James worked as a well respected mechanic for many years. He enjoyed the time he spent as a host at the Uwharrie National Forest Campground. He will be missed.
James is survived by his loving wife Rhonda; son Chad Gordon and wife Amy of Sanford; grandchildren Kristen Gordon, Cooper Gordon and Carly Gordon all of Sanford; step-grandson Parker Dando of Virginia; step-daughter Buffie Sheehan and husband David of Virginia; sisters Martha Lou Bright and family of Sanford and Barbara Jean Stanley and family of Sanford and sister-in-law Betty Gordon and family of Chapel Hill.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Hunt Springs Baptist Church with Pastor Wesley Thomas officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Coolwater Cowboy Church, 1557 Saint Andrews Church Road, Sanford, NC 27332 (in care of Pastor Wesley Thomas).
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