- Mr. Calvin Douglas “Doug” Gordon, age 79 of Mount Airy passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Gordon was born on January 25, 1946, in Randolph County, North Carolina to the late Calvin and Betty Adaline Via Gordon. Doug proudly served his country in the United States Army National Guard ending his career as a 2nd Lieutenant. He also attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte obtaining his bachelor’s degree in 1972. Mr. Gordon was a member of the American Institute of Industrial Engineers; he was also an avid chess player, and a sports fanatic. Moreover, he loved his family and spending time with them; as well as singing Johnny Horton songs on the long family trips with his children. Doug was a long time member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Furthermore, he was a loving husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Surviving is his wife of 46 years, Helen Magdalene Easter Gordon; his children, Jenifer Gordon, Michael Gordon, Lisa Blum; stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Donette Sykes and Chris; five grandchildren, Brad Roberson and Morgan, Dustin Roberson and Megan, Dylan Lovill, Phoenix Ballentine, Michael David Gordon, II; and two step great-grandchildren, Aubry Roberson and Zoey Roberson. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gordon was preceded in death by stepson, Donald Lee Lovill, Jr. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025, 11:00 AM at Pine Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Johnny Johnson and Reverend Chad Phillips officiating. No formal visitation will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either Pine Ridge Baptist Church, 1142 Pine Ridge Road, Mount Airy, North Carolina 27030 or Mountain Valley Hospice, P.O. Box 325, Dobson, North Carolina, 27017.
Mr. Calvin Douglas “Doug” Gordon, age 79 of Mount Airy passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family
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