Larry Wayne Gordon

Larry Wayne Gordon, 72, of Statesville, passed away, Monday, November 29, 2021 at Davis Regional Hospital.

Larry was born January 6, 1949 in Roanoke, VA and was the son of the late Cleveland Joseph Gordon, Sr. and Ruth Cathleen Fisher Gordon. He attended schools in Roanoke, VA and honorably served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War (1969-1970). He was a decorated War Veteran receiving the Bronze Star. He later received his Associates Degree from National Business College in Salem, VA and retired from the VA Medical Center in Salem, VA. He was a founder and charter member of DAV Chapter 14 in Salem, VA. He married the love of his life, Patricia Fox Gordon and together they were members of South River Baptist Church.

Larry was a Boy Scout Leader, Avid Reader especially reading the Bible, writing poetry to his wife, and music. He was a member of the Guitars for Vets Program.

In addition to his wife, Larry is survived by three sisters, Carolyn Ann Gordon of Roanoke, VA, Ruth Kathleen Raby of Roanoke, VA, Sandra Jean Alcorn of Montvale, VA; a special aunt, Helen Louise Bird of Roanoke, VA and a number of nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Cleveland Joseph Gordon, Jr.

A celebration of life service will be held 2:00pm Sunday, December 5, 2021 at South River Baptist Church with Dr. Chris Thompson officiating. Military honors will follow the service. The family will visit with friends from 1:00-2:00pm Sunday at the church.

Memorials may be made to South River Baptist Church or Lake Norman Humane. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.troutmanfuneralhome.com

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