Thomas Charles Gordon, 59, Moundville, MO passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019. Tommy was born October 25, 1960 in Nevada, MO to Charles R. (Bob) and Ruth E. (McFarland) Gordon. He married Karen Lee Domer on June 25, 1999 in Eureka Springs, AR and she survives of the home.
Tommy grew up in Moundville and graduated from Bronaugh High School Class of 1978. He attended Missouri Southern State College and graduated with a degree in Physical Education. Tommy worked several years as a Terminal Manager for a packaging company and later worked for Lathrop Construction from 2004 until 2017. Throughout his life he raised cattle and for the past two years was self-employed. Tommy was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing, riding motorcycles, basketball and softball. He deeply loved and was loved by the countless children in his life. Tommy was always available for his family, knew no stranger, and was willing to help anyone at any time.
In addition to his wife Karen, he is survived by one son, McCade Thomas Gordon, Columbia, MO; his mother, Ruth Gordon, Moundville, MO; brother, Philip Gordon and his wife Dalena, El Dorado Springs, MO; two sisters, Karen Ann Gordon, Springfield, MO, and Nancy Robertson and her husband Randy, Richards, MO; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his father.
The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Graveside services will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Moore Cemetery in Nevada with Pastor Adam Gordon officiating.
Those who wish may contribute in Tommy’s memory to a Scholarship Fund for his son, McCade Gordon c/o Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.
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