Richard Burton Gordon Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Richard Burton Gordon (Bristol, Virginia). Richard, born on February 16, 1936, passed away on October 3, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Burton Gordon to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Richard for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Richard’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Sara Burton Gordon and Raymond W. Gordon; wife: Alice Roberts Gordon; daughter: Susan Henry (Jeff); son: Burt Gordon; granddaughters: Diana Henry and Kristina Watson (Hunter); great granddaughter: Lili Watson; brother-in-law: Lee Roberts (Karen); nephew: Jeb Roberts (Robyn).
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Oakley-Cook Funeral Home (2223 Volunteer Pkwy, Bristol, TN 37620). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Central Presbyterian Church (301 Euclid Avenue, Bristol, VA 24201). A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Mountain View Cemetery (1019 Valley Dr, Bristol, VA 24201).
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Central Presbyterian Church (331 Euclid Avenue, Bristol, VA 24201) or Healing Hands Health (245 Midway Medical Park, Bristol, TN 37620).
