Gordon Orville Petersen Obituary
We bid farewell to Gordon Orville Petersen of Longview, Texas, born in Rock Island, Texas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 16, 2026 at the age of 86. Gordon touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gordon Orville Petersen to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Donna Sims; his parents, Orville Petersen and Henrietta Petersen; his stepfather Walter Roberts; his brother Gary Petersen; and his granddaughter Adrienne Malone.
He is survived by: his children, Johnna Sticklin of Daingerfield and Jason Petersen (Brenda) of Hallsville; his grandchildren, Chelsea Stricklin, Trevor Petersen (Ashley), Nolan Stricklin, Brandon Petersen (Lindsay Moore) and Amanda Bradbury (Jacob Bradburry); his great grandchildren, Kathryn Gantt, Daxton Petersen, Dawson Petersen, Jase Bradburry and Amelia Bradburry; and his niece Sue Martin. He is also survived by many extended family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the East Texas Alzheimer's Alliance, P.O. Box 4223, Longview, Texas 75606, or online at https://etxalz.org..
