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Obituary For Arthur Lee Gordon
The funeral services for the late Mr. Arthur Lee Gordon, who departed this life on Monday, May 26, 2025, will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. from the Jones Chapel AME Church, Sylvester, Georgia. Reverend Shirley Strawter will deliver the Eulogy. Burial will follow in the Shepard Memorial Garden Cemetery. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the Shipp's Funeral Home Facebook page or by clicking the Video Stream link on this site's Home Page.
Mr. Arthur Lee Gordon was born on November 8, 1942 in Worth County, Georgia, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie and Catherine Gray Campbell Gordon.
Arthur grew up in Worth County and attended schools in the Worth County Public School System.
Later in his life, Arthur met and married Essie Lue Golson on March 14, 1964. This union was blessed with four beautiful children: one daughter and three sons.
Arthur Lee was a good husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend to all who knew and loved him. He will be greatly missed. We sometimes wonder “Why?” but we know that God doesn’t make mistakes. We all loved him, but God loved him best.
Arthur Lee was called to Eternal Rest on Monday, May 26, 2025. His parents, his loving wife Essie Lue, six brothers and eight brothers-in-law, have all preceded him in death.
Arthur leaves to cherish his memories his loving daughter, Myra (Ludwig) Brown; three loving sons, Arthur J. (Emma) Gordon, Michael C. (Nikki) Gordon, Bobby L. (Wanda) Gordon; eighteen grandchildren, and a host of great grandchildren; his sisters, Patricia Burch, Annie D. King, Ellen L. Gordon, Mary J. Gordon; one brother, Nelson Gordon; five brothers-in-law, Forest (Wanda) Golson, Connell Golson, Bennie Golson, Donald (Carrie M.) Golson, Ronald Golson; six sisters-in-law, Lucy Golson, Betty Golson, Diane Golson, Carolyn Gordon, Gloria Gordon, and Ruthie Mae Gordon, who also preceded him in death; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, god brothers, god sisters, and sorrowing friends.
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Donna Robbins sent Red and White Floor Basket for Arthur Lee Gordon - June 05, 2025
Sending hugs and prayers. Arthur Lee will be missed. Remember the legacy he left and the memories that were made. Cry, laugh, and look to God for strength and understanding. We love each of you. Baisden Family
Sending prayers to the family. May God strengthen & comfort you all during this difficult time. The Black Family
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May the Lord comfort you with His peace in these difficult times.
Condolences on behalf of the Wilson family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all on Saturday and during the days ahead.
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Sending you strength today and peace in all the days ahead... Arlene Akins
My deepest heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the family.May God continue to bless and strengthen you all during this time. Sorry for you all's loss. Kivett Milton
Grandfather i learn alot from you rest on tell grandma I miss her.
First and foremost I send my heartfelt condolences to TuShay, Michael, Bobby, Myra and the entire Gordon family. Arthur Lee was one of the Most Charismatic black farmers in Worth County. He was very profound and Inspirational to those that knew him well. We all loved that Red & White '66 Chevy C-10 Pick-up with the Fiberglass Pipes. Rest easy Arthur Lee, The Fruits of your labor will carry you on. Job Well Done
My condolences to the family 💐
Brenda Womack Hamilton
Prayers to the family
My heart is so heavy right now. I will always love and miss you Unc.
So sorry to hear Mr. Gordon passed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gordon family during this time.
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I will always love my Father in law. You will have a special place in my heart. I love you dad
My Condolences To The Family, Dorothea Taylor,
My Condolences to the family
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