Billy Dean Gordon passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family February 1, 2023.

Dean was born in Gaffney SC on July 5, 1952 to the late Paul Lee and Catherine Childers Gordon. Very
active in sports while attending Blacksburg High School, Dean graduated class of 1970. He was
employed with Overnite Transportation for 30 year starting as a dock worker at a young age and
ending his career as Terminal Manager at several east coast locations. A Volunteer Fireman with
the Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department for many years, Dean took great pride in his association
with the BVFD and helping his community. In his senior years, Dean enjoyed watching sports and
following his favorite teams.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, William Joe Gordon and
Steven Paul Gordon; second wife Deborah Gordon; first wife and mother of his children Beverly
Walker Durham.
Dean is survived by his wife of 27 years Darlene Gordon and one daughter Abby-Michelle Gordon of
the home in Walkertown North Carolina, one brother Tim Gordon and wife Ann of Blacksburg South
Carolina; one son Michael Dean Gordon and one grandson Dillon Michael Gordon of South
Carolina. Several special nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday February 11, 2023 at 2:00pm at Gordon Mortuary
located at 400 West Cherokee St. Blacksburg South Carolina 29702. The family will receive friends
immediately following.