James J. “Joe” Gordon

James Joseph "Joe" Gordon, 75, of Excelsior Springs, MO, and formerly of Ceres, CA, passed away December 13, 2020, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City due to complications from COVID.

Joe was born April 25, 1945, in Horton, KS, the eldest of four children of James Harris and Juanita Cynthia (Brooks) Gordon. He graduated from Horton High School in 1963. Joe served in the US Navy, including two tours in Vietnam before he received honorable discharge on April 17, 1970.

Joe worked many years in RV sales and enjoyed travels in his own RV, camping and fishing.

Along with his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Patti Gordon; stepson, Scott Naylor; and brother, Patrick Gordon.

Survivors include his siblings, Mary McCoy of Excelsior Springs, MO, and Michael Gordon (Lisa) of Topeka, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews. He also leaves two stepsons, Craig Nielson and Kevin Nielson and their families.

Due to COVID restrictions, no services are planned at this time. Cremation.

Due to COVID restrictions, no services are planned at this time. Cremation.