Robert Lowell Gordon, 71 , of Ravenswood, WV, passed away, Wednesday, October 5, 2022, in Camden Clark Medical Center, following an extended illness.

He was born February 3, 1951, in Kenna, WV, a son of the late Robert Raymond and Ruby Irene (Duff) Gordon.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two nephews, Terry and Jeremy  Gordon; niece, Tara Anderson.

He was a 1969 graduate of Ripley High School. Robert was a United States Army veteran, serving in the Vietnam War, as Sergeant in the 101 ^st Airborne Division. He retired from Ames Company, after 33 years of service, and was a member of the United Steelworkers Union. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, sitting on his deck and gardening.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Sherry (Holt) Gordon; son, Jason Robert (Rachel) Gordon of Chattanooga, TN; daughter April Dawn Vance of Ravenswood; brother, Raymond (Sandra) Gordon of Decatur, MI; sisters, Swanee (Vic) DeRito of Ravenswood, Wilma Hartley and Jake Brown of Jacksonville, FL, Marilyn (Michael) Ingram  and Lenora (Mark) Nutter both of Evans; grandchildren Benjamin, Noah, Jay Robert, and Tyler.

Service will be 6 p.m. ~ Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood, WV, with Pastor Mark Price officiating. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until time-of-service Sunday at the funeral home. Graveside military service will be 11 a.m. ~ Monday, October 10, 2022, at Jackson County Memory Gardens, Cottageville, WV. Military service provided by the Jackson County Honor Guard.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.castofuneralhome.com

Arrangements provided by Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood, WV.