James Wade “Jim” Gordon was born on Oct. 17, 1949 in San Francisco, Calif., to William Preston and Margaret Josephine (Smith) Gordon. Jim passed from this life on October 12, 2020 in Denison, Texas at the age of 70. 
Jim graduated from Calera High School and Southeastern Oklahoma State University with his bachelor’s degree. He married Jill Remshardt on Jan. 22, 1972 in Durant and they began their journey together. Jim served as a Postal Inspector for 11 and half years then assistant Postmaster until he retired. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and bowling. Jim had a great love for family and friends.
Jim was preceded in death by is parents William and Margaret Gordon and sister Paula Gordon.
Jim is survived by his wife, Jill Gordon of the home; sons Kevin Gordon and wife Misty of Durant, Okla., Steven Gordon and wife Ramona of Sherman, Texas, and Brent Berry and wife Omalee of Arlington, Texas; brother, Billy Gordon and wife Delie of Bokchito, Okla.; sisters: Linda Clay of Calera, Okla., Marsha McCain and husband Garry of Duncan, Okla. and Gayla Guillory of Durant, Okla.; grandchildren: Madison Gordon, Audrey Gordon, Austin Gordon, Brooke Gordon, Amelia Gordon and Burke Berry; great-grandchildren Penelope and Isabella Berry and numerous extended family and friends. 
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020 at Faith Lutheran Church.
Arrangements are under the direction of Brown’s Durant Funeral and Cremation Service.