In Memory Of
Gordon Lee Fenton Sr.
1941
2021
Gordon Lee Fenton Sr.
July 29, 1941 — June 28, 2021
Gordon Lee Fenton Sr., age 79, went to be with the Lord after being admitted to Miami Valley Hospital on June 28th from complications resulting from recent surgery. He was born in Pierpont, OH on July 29th, 1941 to Geraldine and Kenneth Fenton. He married the love of his life, Dora Lee, on February 15th, 1964 and had a son, Gordon Fenton Jr., in 1973.
He served in the military from 1958 to 1962 in the Army. He was extremely patriotic, had the utmost respect for the brave men and women who make sure that we keep our freedom and was a strong proponent of our Constitutional rights of free-speech and self-protection.
He was a kind, gentle, compassionate, and generous father, husband, grandfather, and friend to all who was lucky enough to have been called the same. He enjoyed the outdoors and his favorite pastime included hunting, fishing, and playing golf. He was an avid sports fan of the Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Cavaliers and loved to watch them whether they were having a winning or losing season.
He was a lover of all animals and pets. All animals seemed to be drawn to him as much as he was drawn towards them. He had a special love for Brutus, Domino, Dino, Pebbles, Bam-Bam, Nikita and his beloved cat, Rascal.
Gordon was a fighter, and he was a cancer survivor for almost 20-years. His family referred to him as "Superman" since he was a survivor and always had an optimistic view of people and the future. Unfortunately, like all comic book heroes, the villain was not vanquished and eventually returned for a final sequel where the villain found Superman's Kryptonite.
He worked as a heavy equipment operator / truck driver for the City of Mentor, OH until his retirement in 2005. He was also a devoted deacon at Painesville Baptist Church for more than 25 years. However, his favorite position was Grandfather and "play toy" to his only Granddaughter, Briana Fenton.
He is survived by his wife, Dora Fenton; son, Gordon Fenton Jr.; granddaughter, Briana Fenton; daughter-in-law, Michelle Fenton; and his two older brothers, Duane and Richard Fenton and many nieces and nephews.
His final wishes were to not have a formal funeral or viewing. His remaining family's locations, ages and travel capabilities were the primary reasons for his decision to not have formal services.
He served in the military from 1958 to 1962 in the Army. He was extremely patriotic, had the utmost respect for the brave men and women who make sure that we keep our freedom and was a strong proponent of our Constitutional rights of free-speech and self-protection.
He was a kind, gentle, compassionate, and generous father, husband, grandfather, and friend to all who was lucky enough to have been called the same. He enjoyed the outdoors and his favorite pastime included hunting, fishing, and playing golf. He was an avid sports fan of the Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Cavaliers and loved to watch them whether they were having a winning or losing season.
He was a lover of all animals and pets. All animals seemed to be drawn to him as much as he was drawn towards them. He had a special love for Brutus, Domino, Dino, Pebbles, Bam-Bam, Nikita and his beloved cat, Rascal.
Gordon was a fighter, and he was a cancer survivor for almost 20-years. His family referred to him as "Superman" since he was a survivor and always had an optimistic view of people and the future. Unfortunately, like all comic book heroes, the villain was not vanquished and eventually returned for a final sequel where the villain found Superman's Kryptonite.
He worked as a heavy equipment operator / truck driver for the City of Mentor, OH until his retirement in 2005. He was also a devoted deacon at Painesville Baptist Church for more than 25 years. However, his favorite position was Grandfather and "play toy" to his only Granddaughter, Briana Fenton.
He is survived by his wife, Dora Fenton; son, Gordon Fenton Jr.; granddaughter, Briana Fenton; daughter-in-law, Michelle Fenton; and his two older brothers, Duane and Richard Fenton and many nieces and nephews.
His final wishes were to not have a formal funeral or viewing. His remaining family's locations, ages and travel capabilities were the primary reasons for his decision to not have formal services.
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