James Gordon

James Grant Gordon, age 84, of the Pondtown community near Brunson, died Saturday morning, August 21, 2021 at his residence.

Mr. Gordon was born in Gastonia, North Carolina on October 17, 1936,  a son of the late Ernest Carl Gordon and Nora Adelaine (White) Gordon.  He was a teacher, coach and principal his entire career.  He attended Wingate College where he was selected first team All American in football.  During his life, he enjoyed Wingate athletics and was a member of the Bulldog Club.

From Wingate he attended East Carolina then later received his Master's Degree in School Administration from Western Carolina University.  He was a member of the Jahab Shrine Club and Hampton Presbyterian Church.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He was the owner and operator of Jim's Place, a marina located on Wateree Creek, where the family worked until Mr. Gordon returned to education in Hampton County.

Surviving is his wife, Sara Janna Bowden Gordon of Pondtown; daughters Elaine Gordon Horchler and husband Jim of Pondtown, Cissy Gordon Greene and husband Pete of Beaufort and Eleanor Gordon Jarrell and husband Wes of Nixville; brother, Eugene Raymond Gordon of Belmont, North Carolina; grandchildren, Caroline, Miranda, Gordon, Jack, Janna Claire, Luke and Jonathan; and one great-grandchild, Levi.  He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Jerry Wade Gordon.

The service has been rescheduled.  There will be a graveside service at 10 AM Friday, August 27, 2021 at Hampton Cemetery conducted by Rev. Jack Dimond and directed by Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home of Hampton.

The family kindly requests that those attending the service to please wear masks.

The family suggests that those who wish may send memorials to the Shriners Hospital, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.