Curtis Preston Gordon, a native of Monroeville, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at the age of 73.
Curtis was a Monroe County High School graduate. He received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Alabama. He was the President and CEO of Curtis P. Gordon & Co., Inc. and Eastern Shore Properties, LLC for 50 years. He was one of the founding members of the Knights of Ecor Rouge, former President of the Alabama Association of Realtors and numerous other affiliations. Curtis enjoyed cooking, fishing, boating, and antiquing in Europe.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Anne Carter Gordon; father, William Gordon, III; mother, Alice Craven Gordon; brother, William Elliott Gordon, IV and sister, Ann Gordon Loder.
Curtis is survived by his children, George Carter Gordon of Fairhope, AL, Elliott Ewing Gordon of Orange Beach, AL, William Bolling Gordon and his wife, Kristen Elizabeth Smith Gordon, of Fairhope, AL and Kathleen Blair Gordon of Montrose, AL; grandchildren, Virginia Payton Gordon, Ewing Carter Gordon and AnnaLei Denise McCovery; and one sister, Alice Gordon Hawks.
A memorial service will be held Friday, October 28, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Fairhope United Methodist Church, 155 S. Section Street in Fairhope, AL. There will be a time of visitation prior to the service beginning at 1:00 PM. There will be a burial at sea with family and a memorial at Spring Hill Cemetery in Mobile, AL, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his memory to American Heart Association at https://www.heart.org/en/get-involved/ways-to-give
Expressions of condolence for the family may be made at www.hughesfh.com. Hughes Funeral Home, 26209 Pollard Road, Daphne, AL, is assisting the family.
Elliot I am so sorry to hear if your Dad’s passing. Hugs to you. Linda Gregg
I’m So Sorry that I Won’t Be AbleTo Attend Curtis’ Funeral!! I’ll be out of town!! I Loved Curtis Dearly!! He Helped Me Through A Hard Time In My Life!! Love You Dearly, Curtis!! K❤️❤️❤️
Elliott, I am truly sorry for the loss of your Dear Father. May God give you peace, and do not hesitate to reach out if you need to talk. Losing a parent is very difficult and I do know what that feels like. ( My mother) . Just know you have people who can help you through this time. Praying for you friend.
I can’t begin to express my immense sadness at the loss of my longtime friend and your father; he’s left us all with wonderful memories that all who knew him will hold close to their hearts.
To you George, Elliott, Bolling, and Blair and your extended families, I want to take this time to express my sincerest condolences to you all. May God Bless you, hold you in the palm of His hand, and wrap His loving arms around you all and bring you comfort and peace in this difficult time.
As long as you all live, so will your father; with you, and in you always.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Take care….
Curtis always had a good time no matter what. He was always very nice to me and I always had a good time when I came to visit. He will be sorely missed. My sincere condolences to the entire Gordon family.
So sorry for this huge loss. Prayers for you all. Curtis was always so welcoming to me and will be missed by all who knew him.
Im sooo sorry George and Bolling, for your loss!! Keeping you all in my prayers!! Sending my love and prayers!!
Many happy memories of a fried and former client and business associate. I pray God’s peace for the family
A real estate icon for the Eastern Shore and wonderful person.
There are wonderful beautiful memories of Curtis that will be never forgotten!! He and Candy are making bread pudding right now celebrating!! Thoughts and prayers to the family!!
Elliott. Bollen. Blair. I am so sorry to hear about Curtis. In the early years we shared a lot of good times with your Dad. Sailing trips, dinners and get together events. All gone in time now. Curtis was one of a kind and much loved be a lot of people. You can take unending pride in knowing that he loved all three of you without reservation and unconditionally. I know you will miss him. Hopefully he is with your mom in peace.
I am so sad. Curtis was always so much fun to be with. We were in the Mardi Gras Court of 1970 together and he made sure everyone had a good time at all the parties and events we attended. He will be so missed by so many people. My deepest sympathy for all of his family and friends.
Heaven has gain a wonderful dad, friend and grandfather. Sorry for your loss, the passing of your dad,Blair, May God heal all the broken hearts. Rest N Peace, until we meet again!!!😇😇😇🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽♥️