James Gordon Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James Albert Gordon, 48, of Beech Bluff, TN was given the gift of life on October 5, 1969 and he peacefully gave that gift back in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 17th. James excelled at beating everyone he knew at golf, supported the Tennessee Vols (even through the tough years), rigging quick fixes that lasted forever, utilizing duct tape in new and creative ways, loving his family well, watching the History channel with zeal, spouting off random facts and figures, and reading voraciously. His work life provided so many with new homes, remodeled rooms, and other structures he built with care and creativity. He is survived by his parents, James Walter and Jennifer Dickten Gordon of Pinson, TN, his younger siblings—sister, Jenise Lynn Gordon of Chattanooga, TN and brother, John Gregory Gordon of Pinson, TN. Additionally, James is survived by his step-son, Seth Coffman, several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his daughter Katie Lynn (22) which was the hardest loss for this father to endure. In the last few days of his life little comforted or consoled him like knowing his reunion with “Katie Bear” was close at hand. The mere mention of her always elicited one of his best smiles. SERVICES: Visitation will be held at Arrington Funeral Directors in Jackson, TN on Saturday, January 20 from 2:00-4:00. In accordance with James’ wishes for an informal gathering, all family and friends are invited to a celebration of life dinner at The Old Country Store in the Tennessee Delta room. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorial contributions be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. Arrington Funeral Directors, 148 W. University Parkway, Jackson, TN 38305. 731.668.1111. www.arringtonfuneralgroup.com

James Gordon

October 5, 1969 - January 17, 2018