A Funeral Service celebrating the life of John “Willie” William Gordon 89,of Flagler Beach will be celebrated on Thursday, January 20, 2011, 11:00AM in the chapel of Craig Flagler Palms Funeral Home 511 Old Kings Rd.S. Flagler Beach. Interment will follow at Flagler Palms Memorial Gardens. Friends may visit on Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home.Willie passed away on Thursday, January 13 at the Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House. He was born on August 17, 1921 in Ireland to the late Samuel and Elizabeth Gordon (Schofield). He and his wife, Nan, emigrated from Ireland with their family in 1957 to Colorado Springs, CO where they lived for 42 years. In 1999 Willie and Nan moved to Penns Creek, PA where they spent 10 years before moving to Flagler Beach, FL. Willie was always very active in his church. His great loves in life were his God, his wife, and his family. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 64 years Ann “Nan”; son, Ken (Eileen) of Penns Creek, PA; daughter, Elizabeth Stevenson (Dale) of Palm Coast, FL; son, Robert (Donna) of Vineland, NJ; son, Don (Susan) of Flagler Beach, FL; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by one great grandson. Arrangements are under the trust and care of Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home. For online condolences go to:www.craigflaglerpalms.com “online obituaries”
Querida Mirtha... lamento profundamente la ausencia definitiva de tu querido nieto..no puedo imaginar tu dolor y el de sus padres. Acompaño vuestra pena y lo encomendaré a Dios en mis oraciones. Tienes un angel nuevo que velará por tí. Un abrazo Cristina de Rosario- Argentina
Posted by: Cristina | January 30, 2011 at 10:09 PM
To my dear sister-in-law, Elizabeth. Your parents have played a very important part in my life ever since you married my brother. I consider them part of my family. I am so glad for the commitment they made in coming to this country or you would have never been in my life. Your father was such a special person.He had such a vibrant personality. I really enjoyed coming up from Hobe Sound in '94 and going over to your office on a Sunday listening to the live streaming from camp meeting services going on in HS. Your dad got so blessed and was standing up urging the preacher on with his "amens." I just can't imagine what joy he is experiencing today--and it is no longer"live streaming." Love to you and the rest of the family.
Elaine and Durwin Bump
Posted by: Elaine and Durwin Bump | January 19, 2011 at 01:22 PM
Dear Gordon Family,
We will always remember Bro. Gordon for his cheerfulness and zest for life. I'll never forget the intensity he had when he spoke at a Young Peoples service on the verse," I have set my face like a flint". He has reached his goal of making it through to heaven. May God comfort you hearts in your loss.
Posted by: Leslie and Debra McFarlane | January 18, 2011 at 11:51 PM
Dear Gordon Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You have been in my prayers and will continue to be. Bro. Gordon was so up-beat and enthusiastic, he was an inspiration to be around. What a joy he was! I know you will miss him terribly, but I trust you will also sense the nearness of Heaven in these coming days. He has just moved there ahead of us.
My love and sympathy are with you.
Love, Rachel Boyd
Posted by: Rachel Boyd | January 18, 2011 at 06:00 PM
Willie was like a father to me when I was a teenager in Ireland. He influenced my life in many ways. I will always be grateful for his kindness and generosity. I'm sorry that I can't be there at this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Ivan Simmonds (in Canada)
Posted by: Ivan Simmonds | January 18, 2011 at 03:57 PM
To all the family, What a bright and joyous person your Dad/Husband/Grandpa was. He was an inspiration to all of us who knew him, and what a joy to know he is safe in Heaven.
Our prayers and sympathies are with each of you,
Wayne and Esther Wehrmann
Posted by: Wayne and Esther Wehrmann | January 17, 2011 at 05:46 PM
Dear Gordon Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. How well we understand that while your hearts are rejoicing that Grandpa Gordon is in Heaven, a big hole has been left. We have fond memories of him. When he and Grandma Gordon would join the Brown family on the farm, they were just part of us.
Love, David and Tana
Posted by: David and Tana Brown | January 17, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Dear Gordon Family,
We have many memories of Bible School Days and Bro. Gordon's vibrant testimonies, given in that rich, Irish accent. Never remember his being digruntled or blue, but his admonitions were always encouraging. We were in school with all of his children and their spouses, and our hearts are certainly grieving with yours. May the circle be unbroken!
Lovingly,
Verne and Olive (Lacy) Asbury
Posted by: Verne and Olive Asbury | January 17, 2011 at 07:07 AM
Willie Gordon was a very special person and was important in our world when we were growing up. We have many fond memories of all the good times we had together. He worked with my father for several years before my Dad passed away.
Our love and prayers to all the family.
Posted by: Dave and Enid Beitzel | January 16, 2011 at 10:23 AM