Edward Harold ‘Gordo’ Gordon

Edward Harold “Gordo” Gordon, age 81, of Oak Ridge passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, with his loving wife of 46 years, Dorothy “Dot,” by his side.

Ed was born April 29, 1931, in Grainger County to the late Arthur and Mary Wyatt Gordon.

He was of the Protestant faith and a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving as an in-flight engineer traveling worldwide.

Ed was discharged from the service in Auburn, Calif., after 11 years of service, and it was at that time he started a lifelong career as a professional golf instructor. This was one of the passions of Ed’s life and he cherished all of the friendships, especially those from South Hills Golf Club here in Oak Ridge, during his life as an instructor. Ed was a member of the Elks Lodge here in Oak Ridge. He married the Love of His Life, Dorothy “Dot” Veazey, on July 1, 1966.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Herbert Gordon and his sister Wynona Pierce.

He is survived by his wife Dorothy Gordon of Oak Ridge; daughters, Carol Larkin and her husband Rev. John Larkin, and Ann Carter Cox; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.

A memorial service will be held Friday Dec. 28, at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Crystal Smith officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the fellowship hall of the church.

In keeping with Ed’s wishes, his ashes will be interred in the Memorial Garden of First United Methodist Church.