Gordon Christian
2 abr 1938 - 15 sept 20232 de abril de 1938 - 15 de septiembre de 2023
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Gordon Christian
2 abr 1938 - 15 sept 20232 de abril de 1938 - 15 de septiembre de 2023
Place of birth
Charlotte, NC
Most recently lived in
Denton, TX
Gordon's favorite hobbies
Gordon's favorite foods
Leslie’s homemade cream puffs.
Favorite bands and musical artists
Interesting facts about Gordon
Gordon was the firstborn of twins. His twin sister Helen suffered from spina bifida and spent most of her life in a wheelchair. She led a vital, courageous and joyful life but died as a result of a blood clot in 1971. Now, after more than fifty years, Gordon and Helen are reunited in heaven, where they have brand new bodies uncorrupted by the effects of illness and life in a fallen world.
Gordon loved nothing more than
Spending time with family and gardening
Favorite place in the world
Wherever his wife and family were.
Favorite TV shows
Favorite sports
Obituario
John Gordon Christian III met his Savior face to face on September 15, 2023, after a courageous yearlong battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Born on April 2, 1938, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Gordon was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
Gordon grew up in the Myers Park area of Charlotte and maintained lifelong relationships with his neighbors and classmates. He had a genuine love for people and was often described as "everybody's friend." He loved all kinds of sports and was fiercely competitive especially on the racquetball court, where he took delight in defeating opponents half his age - and even they became friends. Gordon also enjoyed gardening and watching things grow.
Gordon's life was transformed on October 4, 1977, when by faith he received Jesus Christ as his Savior while reading Billy Graham's book, How to be Born Again. From that day forward, he dedicated his life to sharing the good news of the Gospel with others. He had discovered that, as Pastor Tim Keller said, "The gospel is this: We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet at the very same time we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared hope."
In 1981, Gordon and his wife Leslie answered God's call to full-time Christian service, joining Wycliffe Bible Translators. For nearly thirty years, they supported Wycliffe's mission to give God's Word to every person in their mother tongue. Gordon and Leslie served in Indonesia and the Philippines, the larger Asia area, Latin America, and the United States. After retirement, Gordon led Bible studies with prison and jail inmates wherever he and Leslie lived.
Gordon will be deeply missed by his wife Leslie, sons Jack, David, Blake, and Jeffrey, as well as his grandchildren Grant, Anna, Scott, Tuesday, Yulina, and Christian. His life touched countless individuals, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him.
May his memory be a source of comfort and inspiration to those who mourn his loss and yet know that he is safely home in heaven.
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Nació el April 2, 1938
Charlotte, NC
Falleció el September 15, 2023
Denton, TX