Gordon Funeral Services & Crematory

Johnny M. Gordon

Funeral Service Licensee

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Johnny is a native of Union County, a graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He is the Past President of the North Carolina Funeral Directors Association, member of the National Funeral Directors Association, and a member of the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church and the Monroe Rotary Club. He is also a Paul Harris Fellow and currently serves on the board of the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department.

He is married to Carolyn Simpson Gordon and they are the parents of three daughters and grandparents of three grandchildren.

Johnny has faithfully served the families of Union and Cabarrus Counties for 53 years.

Freddie B. Gordon

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Freddie is dedicated to the funeral profession and has been a licensed funeral director for over 30 years and a member of the N. C. and National Funeral Directors Associations.

Freddie is a lifelong resident of Monroe and Union County. He is married to Anna Williams Gordon. They have one daughter, Merrill Gordon Sawyer, who is married to Jeffrey Sawyer.

Freddie is a graduate of Campbell University, a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Monroe, where he has served on the Vestry. He is a former member and Past President of the Monroe Kiwanis Club; and member and President of the Board of Directors of Turning Point, a shelter for women and children who suffer from domestic violence. He currently serves on the Monroe City Council.

Linda G. Sims

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Linda Gordon Sims is a lifelong resident of Monroe and Union County, NC. She has served as Secretary/Treasurer of Gordon Funeral Service & Crematory for over 30 years.

She is a member of First Baptist Church, Monroe, NC. She enjoys spending time with her husband, David; their son, Brian and his wife, Natisha. In her leisure time, she enjoys shopping and spending time at her second home in Cherry Grove, SC.

M. Kelly Byrd

National & State Board Certified
Funeral Service Licensee

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Kelly Byrd is a resident of Union County, NC. He holds an associates degree in computer science and is a graduate of Kings College Business College, Class of 1997, and holds an associate degree from Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science, Class of 2001, where he also served as Chaplain in the Theta Chapter of Pi Sigma ETA Fraternity. Kelly has been on staff with Gordon Funeral Service since March of 2001. He is a National and State licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer, licensed Preneed Insurance Consultant, and a Certified Crematory Operator. Devoted to his profession and community, he is a member of National Funeral Directors Association and the North Carolina Funeral Directors Association.

Kelly is an active member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, where he serves in many ministries, including singing as a soloist, as well as singing with the Emmanuel Baptist Church Praise Team and also he and his wife serve as Sunday School Superintendents. He enjoys traveling, singing, and spending time with his wife Julie H. Byrd, and daughter Kiersten Faith Byrd, and family. He counts it an honor to serve the community of Union County, and be on staff with Gordon Funeral Service & Crematory.

Harold E. Williams

National & State Board Certified
Funeral Director and Embalmer

Harold is a native of Anson County, NC and a long time resident of Mecklenburg and Union County. He is a graduate of Marshville High School and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, class of 1965 and National Foundation of Funeral Service School of Management, Evanston, Illinois.

He has been in the funeral service industry for 47 years, the past 7 with Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory.

He is an active member of Marshville United Methodist Church, where he sings in the Chancel Choir, is a member of United Methodist Men and serves on the Board of Trustees. He enjoys spending time with his family: his wife, Ann; children, daughter, Mary Anna Efird and husband, Marty, who have three children, Callie, Julian, and Mamie; and son, Jason Williams and wife, Heather, who have one daughter, Miah. He is also a member of East Gate Masonic Lodge #692 AF & AM and currently serves on the Board of Union County Residential Services.

Jonathan D. Holland

Jonathan D. Holland is a native of Union County, NC. He is a graduate of Forest Hills High School, Class of 2007, and currently enrolled in Fayetteville Technical Community College of Funeral Service where he will graduate in December 2010. Jonathan has been on staff with Gordon Funeral Service & Crematory since 2007, where he is a Funeral Service Resident Trainee. He assists in the daily activities and is a Certified Crematory Operator. He attends Centerview Baptist Church and enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his girlfriend and family.