Charles Gordon, Jr
February 4, 1918 — June 17, 2010
The son of Charles F. Gordon, Sr. and Edith Reeder: Charles Fackler Gordon, Jr. of 1265 Colebrook Road, Lebanon expired on June 17, 2010.
Charlie was born on February 4, 1918 at the home of his grandparents Tyson G.W. and Annie Reeder, New Bloomfield, Perry Co. He was 92 years of motivation. Charlie served US Navy on USS Paracutin Ammunition Ship for 2 years, Electrician Third Class. He retired from Bethlehem Steel in 1980 after 42 years service. He rode a Whizzer to work to save gas. He was a member of St. Stephen''s UCC Brotherhood. Charlie liked the challenge of all home repairs. He played football for Lebanon High School. He graduated Class of 1935. Once or twice a year Sotsin''s 3 ton truck was cleaned out. Charlie and 5 of his buddies would take a trip to Port Deposit, MD and stay all night camping and fishing. Charlie and his buddies would take fishing trips to Deal Island, MD where a farmer had a party boat. He met his wife of 60 years, Cornelia Marvel in Rehobeth Beach, DE while on vacation. Many family vacations were spent in DE on the farm of John and Lillie Marvel, Georgetown/Stockley and DE beaches. Charlie spent many years camping, boating and fishing. Janes Island State Park, Crisfield, MD. He will be sadly missed by his family.
Surviving are daughters Ann F. Gordon, Lebanon, Carol S. spouse of Joseph Bulger, Lewisberry; son Charles A. spouse of Tina Gordon, Myerstown; Grandchildren Matthew and Kelly Bulger and Tiara Gordon.
Viewing will be on Friday, June 25, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Christman''s Funeral Home, Inc., 226 Cumberland Street, Lebanon.
Funeral services will be on Friday, June 25, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Ebenezer "Covenant" Cemetery, Lebanon, following the service.
Christman''s Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to serve the family with the arrangements.
www.christmansfuneralhome.com