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Sunrise July 4, 1950 
 
Sunset December 9, 2009 
 
0)uescfay, Decem ber 15, 2009 11:00 
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 Jessie Bernard Gordon was bom in Augusta, Georgia on July 4, 1950 to the late Sam P. Gordon and Mildred Jefferson Gordon. Thus the beginning of his life's journey. On Wednesday, December 9, 2009, Bernard departed this life. 
He was preceded in death by a brother Samuel Gordon and nephew, Early Tabler. 
His Christian life began at an early age when he was baptized at Christian Fountain Baptist Church. He later joined Fairview Missionary Baptist Church where he sang on the choir and served on the Food Committee until his health failed. 
He attended the local Elementary School and graduated from T.W. Josey High school in 1968. 
He retired from University Hospital after many years of service. 
As his journey has now transitioned he leaves memories that will be forever cherished in the hearts of his sister, Barbara Tabler; one niece Telonya (Joe) Pinckney, one nephew Mantee Gordon, one great nephew, five great nieces, a host of other relatives and sorrowing friends. 
 
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Presiding 
 
.Rev. Willie J. White 
 
Processional 
Selection............................................. Fairview Combined Choir Scripture 
Old Testament.................................. Min. Gloria Wilder New Testament.......................Evangelist Theresa Major 
 
Prayer.........................................................Min. Herman Jackson Selection..............................................Fairview Combined Choir Remarks (3 minutes please) 
As a Deacon.......................Dea. Eddie Williams As a Deacon.......................Dea. ohnnie Baker 
 
Selection.................................. Dee Dee Brabham and Tim Sapp Acknowledgements......................................... Telonya Pinckney Obituary................................................................. Read silently Eulogy..................................................... Rev. Annette Williams Recessional Interment........................................ McElmurray Spring Branch 
Baptist Church Cemetery 
 
Repast Fairview Fellowship Hall 
 
 Mantee Gordon Joe Pinckney Zack Gordon Tyrone Dunn 
 
fearers Davonte Pinckney Richard Dunn II Robert Coleman Willie White II 
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Do you think the time is right? May I say goodbye to pain filled days and endless lonely nights? I've lived my life and done my best, an example tried to be. So can I take that step beyond and set my spirit free? 
I didn't want to go at first; I fought with all my might. But something seems to draw me now to a warm and loving light. I want to go. I really do. It's difficult to stay. But I will try as best I can to live just one more day. 
To give you time to care for me and share your love and fears. I know you're sad and afraid, because I see your tears. I'll not be far, I promise that, and hope you'll always know that my spirit will be close to you, wherever you may go. 
Thank you so for loving me. You know I love you, too. That's why it's hard to say goodbye and end this life with you. So hold me now just one more time and let me hear you say, because you care so much for me, you'll let me go today. 
Expression of Gratitude 
The Family acknowledges with sincere appreciation all the acts o f kindness and other tributes, as well as visits, words and deeds o f consolation. May the Lord richly bless each o fyou. 
The Family 
 
Services entrusted to Charlie A Reid Funeral Flome 
Augusta, Georgia