Jimmie Gordon "Sport"

God spoke softly as he called Jimmie’s name, son your work here is done, you must come home now. Surrounded by family, Jimmie quietly ascended to his heavenly home on Tuesday December 11, 2018.

Born on June 21, 1938 in Macon, Georgia to the late Reverend Mother Bertha Mae Blunt Gordon and Willie A. Gordon, the third of seven children. The family moved to Detroit, Michigan where Jimmie attended Hamtramick High School with such famous people as Aretha Franklin & Smokey Robinson. Jimmie’s mentor was Mr. Warren, a Motown producer whom he admired greatly, as well as King Maxwell, a man of God. These men instilled sound life values which paved the way for the man that Jimmie came to be. In 1957 the Chrysler plant in Detroit closed, the elder Mr. Willie Gordon relocated his family to Wilmington, Delaware. It was here that Jimmie met and married on June 18, 1966 his soul mate, best friend, the love of his life, Estella Spencer Gordon, and from this union came three children.

Jimmie adored his Queen (Estella) and everything he did was for her. He was truly in love with his wife of “52” years. Providing for her every need as she did his. A love story that has no ending.

Jimmie was a wealth of knowledge, he loved sharing his wisdom, and he had a heart of gold, a smile and a warm hello for everyone he knew. He would say, “Save your money”, “Choose a good life” and “A hard life has no meaning” and “There is a fork in the road, which way are you gonna go, left or right?”

Proverbs 32 “Portrait of a Man” Jimmie SPORT Gordon, a wise man, he will hear and increase learning. His wife is a crown in his life. A man of integrity who said what he meant and meant what he said. The strength of a mountain, the depth of a family need, the patience of eternity, the power of the eagles’ flight, Jimmie Gordon.

Jimmie believed in hard work and dedication to provide for his family. He was employed with Chrysler Automotive for 44 years, retiring in 2005. Jimmie was honored by U.A.W. Local 1183 in July 2001 for 41 years of Solidarity. Jimmie enjoyed his retirement years spending quality time with family and friends. He could be found barbecuing with the famous “Gordon” barbecue sauce. He loved watching the Discovery and History Channels, but mostly spending time with his family, building his life’s story. He spent quality time with his devoted grandson, Mike instilling the values of life and hard work. “One Day at a Time”. He and Stella raised their eldest grandson De’Von after the passing of his mother. Jimmie could be found at home on Sunday afternoons during football season enjoying family time with his baby sister, Rene

Jimmie leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife Estella Spencer Gordon, 3 children; Mikko Gordon, Jimmie Gordon ll (Devoria) and Raylyne Gordon Thompson (Baby Girl). Grandchildren; De’Von Gordon Dickerson(Sonja), Jimmie Jones-Gordon,lll, Michael Gordon, Zara White, Shonda Wilkins, Calah Gordon, Rae’Kawon White. Great Grands, Zavaidah White, Khaanan Gordon, Annika Gordon, Davon Glasco, Aubrey, Keith, Devin and Kevin Harmon Dickerson. Godchildren, Bernadette Hinson, David Eddy, Lamont Stewart, Lisa Drennan Cunningham, and Emma Williams. Two sisters, Willola Gordon and Irene(Rene) Gordon, one sister-in-law, Alberta(Bert) Gordon/ One brother-in-law,Wilbert Spencer(Mazie), close friend, Cecil Jones, dear devoted friend, Shelia Davis, devoted niece, Karen James and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

He was predeceased by brothers; Willie (Sonny) Gordon, Reuben Gordon (Lois), John Gordon (Delsener), Charles (Mel) Gordon, one son-in-law Clyde Thompson.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday December 21, 2018 at 12 o'clock noon. Viewing, 10 am-12 pm Mother U.A.M.E. Church, 701 E. 5th Street Wilmington, Delaware 19801. Interment, Silverbrook Cemetery