H. “Kent” Gordon, 89, a lifelong Morristown resident, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at his home.
He was born October 21, 1934, in Fountaintown, the son of Henry L. and Eva (Nave) Gordon. On August 16, 2022, he was preceded in death by his longtime significant other, Marcia Perdue.
Kent is survived by his son, Eric N. Gordon of Shelbyville; step-daughter, Mary Doherty and husband, Matt, and their family; nephews, Shane and Dylan Olson; and Marcia’s children, Rick and Mandy Perdue, and Ryan and Melissa Perdue, and their families.
In addition to Marcia, Kent was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Rita Olson; and the mother of his children, Seiko Gordon.
In 1952, he graduated from Morristown High School. He was a lifelong farmer and cattleman, but performed many other jobs throughout the years.
Kent was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Korea.
He was a member of and former Worshipful Master of the Morristown Masonic Lodge. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite and the Morristown Christian Church.
Kent had an appreciation for nature and woodland animals. He loved fishing, gardening and being an outdoorsman. He also loved his cattle, barn cats, dogs, cooking and making candy.
He enjoyed singing in many different choirs.
Kent also enjoyed traveling. During his excursions, he visited 44 states, Europe, Japan, the Carribean, Mexico and Canada.
Graveside services will be held at 2 pm, Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Hanover Cemetery in Shelby County, with Jim Coyle officiating. Friends and family may gather one-half hour prior to the service.
Online condolences may be shared with Kent’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
