Lynwood Richard Gordon, 79, of Lexington died Monday, May 13, 2024, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Born March 19, 1945, in Lexington, he was a son of the late James E. Gibson and Mazie Ann Gibson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Gordon; grandson Corbon Smith; half-brother Henry McLain; half-sister Betty Staton; and brother-in-law Hansford Sorrells.

He was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church. Lynwood loved dancing, making jokes and never seemed to meet a stranger.

Surviving are his children, Shelly Nance (Johnny), Jeff Gordon, Mike Gordon, Patrick Gordon and David Smith; grandchildren, Alex Gordon, Kara Warner, Colton Smith, Emma Nance and Makenna Nance; two great-grandchildren, Iris Warner and Rose Warner; sisters, Darlene Vest (Howard), and Alice Sorrells; half-sisters Shirley Kern and Margaret Seaman (Jerry); sister-in-law, Erlinda Gordon; and a special nephew, Lance Gordon; and several other nieces and nephews.

A funeral was conducted on Friday, May 17, at Harrison Funeral Home by Pastor Dean Staton. Burial followed at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens.

A celebration of life service was conducted Saturday, May 18, at Grace Presbyterian Church.

Arrangements were by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.

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