Henry Gordon

Henry Richard Gordon Nashville - Age 85, passed away May 19, 2018. Richard supervised the Urban Renewal Program in North Nashville, he retired from the Department of Codes Administration in the role as Property Standards Chief for Metro Nashville Davidson County with 46 years of service. He is survived by devoted wife, Eleanor Gordon, children, Michael (Dr. Debra) of Stone Mountain, GA; Richlyn (Dr. Reginald) Bigham of South Bend, IN; and LaVette Gordon of Swansea, IL; three grandchildren: Sherreese (Ivan) Dones; Reginald Bigham II, and Mikela Gordon; two great-grandchildren: Genell and Micah Dones; and a loving and supportive half- brother Reverend Frank (Jo Anna) Kelly of Nashville, TN. Additionally, he has two loving sister-in-laws: Ms. Verlene Robinson and Mrs. Marjorie (Rev. W.D.) Billups; brother-in-law: Dr. Emanuel J. Abston. He has three loving nephews Larry (Deneldia) Gordon, Harry (Pam) Gordon, and William Dale Robinson, nieces, Mrs. LaRaine (Kenneth) Taylor, and Rev. Dr. Michelle (Michael) Wyatt. Viewing Thursday, May 24, 2018, 12-6 at funeral home. Visitation Friday 10-11 with funeral to follow at Greater Bethel AME Church 1300 South St. Interment Middle Tn. Veterans Cemetery. Terrell Broady Funeral Home, 615-244-4755. Send flowers to the service of Henry Gordon