Mr. David J. Gordon

David James Gordon was born on September 28, 1943, to the late Willie Gordon and the late Minnie Lucille McCormick Gordon in Dillon, South Carolina. He made his peaceful transition on Thursday, November 6, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones at the Pruitt Health Nursing Home in Dillon, South Carolina, at the age of 82. David was known for his singing and for bringing laughter to his family. He especially loved telling jokes and always kept those around him entertained. His favorite pastimes included singing with The Original Southern Six, The Bells of Joy, and several other gospel groups. He attended Southside High School in Rowland, North Carolina, and was employed by Dillon Tire, where he worked in maintenance. Later, David moved to Newark, New Jersey, where he lived for many years and was employed by Swasanega Tire. David was united in holy matrimony to Louise Gordon, who preceded him in death. David was born a twin; however, his twin brother passed away shortly after birth. He was also preceded in death by his siblings: Uneeda Hinkson, Shirley Freeman, Lucille McClary, Ernest McCormick, Willie Gordon, and Malachai Gordon; his children: Mary D. McCollum, Moses McCray, Alexander McKellar, Lessie McCray, and Shirley Ann McCray; two son-in-laws, Deacon Robert Frank Manning and Anthony Leon McCollum, and his grandchildren: Kimberly Rogers and Rondel McMillan. David leaves to cherish his loving memory: four sons, Bishop James (Overseer Dr. Mary) Gordon and David Anthony Gordon, both of Rowland, NC; William (Belinda) Baker of Parkton, NC; and James Mark (Wanda) Gordon of Newark, NJ. He is also survived by eight daughters: Betty Manning of Rowland, NC, Elder Linda (Bobby) Singletary and Cassandra (Chuck) McCollum, both of Hamer, SC; Tabatha Gordon, Sandra McCray, Vanessa McCray, and Sabrina McCray, all of Newark, NJ; one grandchild he lovingly raised as a son, Nasir McCray of Newark, NJ; two sisters, Ruby Nicholson and Minnie Gordon, both of Dillon, SC; one brother, Moses Gordon of Riverdale, GA; and a special niece, caretaker, and confidante, Elder Lucretia Platt of Dillon, SC. He also leaves behind a very special friend and the mother of seven of his children, Mary H. Baker of Rowland, NC; thirty-five grandchildren; eighty-six great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who will forever cherish his memory.

Mr. David J. Gordon

September 28, 1943 - November 6, 2025