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Obituary For Bishop Willie James Gordon

Bishop Dr. Willie James Gordon, was born January 10, 1953, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Bishop Harry Gordon and Dorothy Townsend. He was the second of seven children from this union.

Bishop Dr. Willie James Gordon attended schools in the St. Lucie County ,Philadelphia and New Jersey School System. A lover of all sports, but a passion for football and basketball; He graduated from Ft. Pierce Central High School in 1973 with a football championship in 1971. He was given the nickname “Horse” by his teammates due to his strength as a defensive guard. He furthered his football career at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU).

After dating for 3 years, Bishop James Gordon and Brenda Smith were joined in holy matrimony on April 1, 1988. During their years of marriage, they had a unique blended family of 8 children; from their union they birthed two children.

They were partners in every way as they navigated through the facets of their life together; worshipping, traveling, enjoying quality time with family, fishing, and spending time with special friends.

Through life challenges, victories and faith in God; James & Brenda built a bond that allowed them to triumph and share 34 amazing years together. Mrs. Gordon will immensely miss the love of her life, best friend, and life partner.

Bishop James had many trades and was skillful in many areas to include trucking, entrepreneurship and mentoring. He had a love for sports, but he particularly had a deep passion for basketball and football. Known for his competitive nature on the court, he mentored his children.

Bishop James Gordon, received the knowledge and tutelage of Christ as a child at an early age. He was reared and baptized at Tabernacle Church of Deliverance Fort Pierce FL, where he attended until becoming an adult. As he sailed through life, he drifted against the current, but never lost God. Bishop James rededicated his life to Christ in 1988,there he progressed to a “fisher of souls.”

He preached his trial sermon at Tabernacle Church of Deliverance, Fort Pierce, FL, under the leadership of his father, the late Bishop Harry Gordon where he served a lead deacon, choir director and then he answered the call as an ordained minister. In 2006, he sailed on to begin his pastoral journey of service. In 2008 God gave him a vision, United Family Affair Association (Fellowship) to unite churches together in fellowship. In 2012 he extended his ministry by founding Family Affair Worship Center. He completed his charge as the visionary of United Family Affair Association (Fellowship) and pastored both Tabernacle Church of Deliverance and Family Affair Worship Center Inc.

Those who also preceded him in death are his father, Bishop Harry Gordon; son, Willie Gordon Jr.; and many beloved aunts and uncles.

Loving family left to continue his legacy are his devoted wife of 34 years, Brenda Gordon; mother, Dorothy Gordon; mother-in-law, Marie Scott; daughters, Kimberlan(Willie)Hullett, Genobia(James)King, Shakerra Gordon, Sabrina(Sean)Hendley, Ja’Nesia Broadnax; sons, Curtis(Rajini)Gordon, Benjamin(Anna)White Gordon; grandchildren, Anya Plummer, Elise Thomas, Mary Gordon, Antoinette Davis, Kyana Gordon, and Markquiesha Gordon, Curtis Gordon Jr , Christopher Gordon, Rajhad Gordon, Rayanee Gordon, Jamir Gordon, Jinari Gordon, Dhurani Gordon, Saanti Gordon, Ethan Hendley, Javon Wilson, Kaleb Bertrand, Ahmarion Cooks, Keana Howard; host of great grands; brothers, Larry Gordon, Timothy (Linda) Gordon, Anthony (Ayisha) Gordon; sisters, Harriet(Earnest)Gordon Staley, Jacqueline (Michael)Williams, Zara (Terrance) Greenlaw; brothers-in-law, Freddie (Bridget) Smith, Melvin(Tomasena)Scott, Marvin Scott, Johnny(Hycinth)Scott; sister-in-law, Linda(Carson)Culver; host of nieces and nephews; aunts, Margaret Strachan, Essie Derrick, Elizabeth Graham, Dorothy Townsend; uncle, Charles Gordon; dedicated friend, Robert Smith.

Bishop James Gordon, slept on as he transitioned to his heavenly home whilst surrounded by those he loved dearly on Friday, June 17,2022 at 12:38 pm. He leaves to cherish his memory his treasured wife, his legacy, a host of extended family and sorrowing friends who will miss him dearly.

Home Going Services will convene on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the River of Life Fellowship in Fort Pierce, FL beginning at 1:00pm. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022 beginning at 5pm.Burial will immediately follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

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Guest Book

I love you and miss you so much my dearest brother. ❤️ 💙 😪

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To the Gordon- Smith families, We extend with deep sympathy our condolence on the passing of Bishop Willie James Gordon. From the early years forward "Horse" was an awesome friend, respected role model and all around 'great person'. One of our Lord & Saviors very best! Words, pale in comparison for what he meant to me personally during my formative years of life. To 1st Lady Dot, God Sister Harriet & Gordon-Smith families we Love you and offer words of encouragement at this time of your profound loss. Our Prayers be with you! The SANDLIN family

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What a blessing it has been to have known James he will be truly missed . James was an awesome person ,father and complete community contributor . He always stood up for what was right even if that meant standing alone. I played with him in the state championship football game at Central High School in 1971,James was a bad man on the football field and a great friend. Rest my brother rest on God knows Best.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😔

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Weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning family it's so hard losing a great vessel but trust in God you shall see him again.He's just sleeping and resting in Gods arms in his Heavenly Home in Glory.Pastor you will be miss.Sincere love from Patricia Lee & Family(aka:Cooky)Sumter SC.

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To the Gordon family, I send my condolences to the the entire family may God be with you all during this bereaved hour. Jacquelyn Williams

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Love you Cuz my thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May love and strength continue to grow within the hearts of the family. My deepest condolences❤️🙏🏽 -Regina Townsend/ Walker Family

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To the Family of my Cousin/Pastor/Friend, With deepest sympathy 💐 From Teresa Ford-Turner

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Sending 🙏🏾prayers for strength to Cousin Brenda & his Seeds; to Aunt Dot & his siblings; and to his Congregations (Family Affair Worship Center & Tabernacle Church of Deliverance) during this difficult time of loss. We sorrow for his absence here and we rejoice for his new home in the presence of God. I love you Family but God loves you best💖

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Brenda, our prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God uphold you with his mighty righteous hand.🙏🏾 Elder & Sis. Charlie L. Hendley

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My prayers & thoughts are with you Harriet. God is watching over you & your family. Stay Strong and keep your faith.

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My Thoughts and Prayers with the family Friends and all the loved ones that have surrounded and still Surround him from this day on. Elisa Sherman

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Ms. Harriet I'm praying for you and your family and you know I'm always hear for you no matter what it is please let me know.. I love you Guys!!! LOVE EBONY FROM FIRSTLIGHTHOMECARE

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Harriet, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love your FLHC Family, Michael, Ebony, Elisa, Janeka, Tiffany, Athyna, Guyvitch-she, and Allegra

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May the Lord keep you safe under His wing as you begin to navigate this new existence. Our prayers are with you and your family. From Walter and Tavares

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May your family be surrounded by Love during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy! 🙏 💖 God be with you all! Love Sarah Pack

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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