Robert Lee Gordon Sr.

Livestream: https://youtube.com/user/akjconsulting Obituary- As beautiful as a rose to see, was his life he lived so gracefully. He made things precious by his touch; his selfless love lives on in each of us. The petals of his life fell one by one: each a gift of his heart till there were none. Yet his radiance blooms once again in fields of glory with no end. Robert L. Gordon, Sr. also known as (Dad, Bob, Big Daddy, Fat Daddy, Grandfather, Uncle Robert and Mr. Gordon) was born from the union of the Reverend Benjamin Harrison Gordon and Mallie Fox on November 28, 1930 in Dunleith, Mississippi. He was the youngest son of seven brothers (Charlie Gordon, Rev. John L Gordon, Rev. Eddie Lee Gordon, Tommy Lee Gordon, Harris Gordon Jr. Rev. Norman Gordon and Percy Gordon) and five sisters Beatrice Lobdell, Estella Jackson (surviving) Lucille Green, Frankkie Pinkins, and Mattie Smith (surviving). With such a strong spiritual foundation it was destined that he would be a God fearing man himself. Robert attended Bogue School and pursued odd jobs to assist the family such as working in gas stations. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and sharing his harvest with people of need. This is a passion he had throughout his life. Robert left Mississippi in 1950 because his brother Tommy Lee Gordon was in the Army and stationed in Denver. He wanted his brother to come out and visit. When Robert arrived in Denver he always worked, from a shoe manufacturer company to finally working as a Supervisor for the City and County of Denver at Stapleton International Airport for over 35 years. He was a self-sufficient man. He never took his cars to a maintenance shop. He always worked on his own cars. Trying to enlighten his sons to help him, by giving him certain tools, hopefully they might learn how to do certain things on their own cars. By the way, he gave each of his son’s their first cars. On October 30, 1998, Robert L. Gordon Sr. married Mable Harlan in Denver, CO. To this union, six bonus daughters Yvonne King Boone, Bernice Harvey, Pamela Brooks, Joyce Harlan, Grace Cox, and Selma Harlan, in addition to 10 bonus grandchildren. Membership at Paradise Missionary Baptist Church became their first love. Church services, bible studies, the annual church picnic. Robert was a Deacon and the handyman, landscaper, and keeper of the keys to the church. Always happy to do whatever was needed. They both enjoyed traveling by train taking summer road trips to Mississippi, taking the boat on the lake to fish, and Peoria, Illinois, to visit his sisters. Gardening was a hobby they both enjoyed, from planting collard greens, squash, zucchini, you name it, and planting flowers. As far as enjoyment for himself, he enjoyed coming to family functions and bringing his video camera and recording the event. If he didn’t have his recorder, be sure he would have hiscamera. As previously mentioned, he kept his gardens going up until about a year ago when he just didn’t have the energy. Robert L. Gordon, Sr. also enjoyed watching sporting events on T.V.especially baseball. His best enjoyment was watching his grandson, Darnell McDonald (son of his daughter), playing professional baseball on television. He loved sharing stories on how he grew up in the south, a man of wisdom and knowledge. Robert was a very peaceful man, his faith was grounded as a youth and never wavered. He became a Deacon at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in the 1960’s. Also, he became a Deacon at Paradise Missionary Baptist Church until his demise. As a God Fearing Man, he was at peace with himself until the Lord called him home. Let’s rejoice in the celebration of his life! Robert Lee Gordon Sr. departed this life to the embrace of the Lord on February 5, 2022, in Denver, Colorado. Those left to cherish his memory and mourn his loss include his wife Mable Gordon: sons, Robert L. Gordon Jr of Aurora CO. and Courtney O. (Trenice) Gordon of Denver, CO, Gregory B. (Rozlyn) Gordon of Lancaster, CA, and stepson Mr. Ricky of Denver CO, one daughter Sonja Gordon of Denver, CO; 19 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends. Robert is preceded in death by his daughters, Nina Marie Gordon – McDonald and Bernadette (Bonnie) Gordon, and son James E. Gordon. Robert would like to let you know that his work here is done. He received a call, a sort of an offer you can’t refuse, for an appointment from which he will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with family and friends he has not seen in a long time. Job security is exactly 110 percent. His new mission takes him to a beautiful place where he will be gardening, fishing, and taking plenty of pictures. Music, laughter, and love are guaranteed. Food is delicious, and you never gain an ounce. He left detailed instructions for his wife, sisters, children, grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins to celebrate his mission here, which is complete.

Robert Lee Gordon Sr.

November 28, 1930 - February 5, 2022

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