Jeffrey Blair Gordon Sr.

Jennings - Jeffrey Blair Gordon, Sr., a native of State College, Pennsylvania, and recent resident of Jennings, Louisiana, passed away September 25, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was 82. Born January 11, 1943, to Norman and Mavis Gordon, he was the oldest of eight children. Following graduation from State College Area High School, he accepted an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy and graduated in 1964 with a degree in Engineering Sciences. As a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force, Jeff flew numerous missions over North Vietnam in his RF-4C Phantom II, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. After eight years of military service, he graduated from the University of Texas School of Law and began his career as an attorney in the oil and gas industry. His work provided him with the opportunity to travel across Europe, Asia, and South America, and to live in Singapore and Abu Dhabi. Jeff had a strong moral compass which influenced his decisions and actions throughout his life. He was a good and decent man, known for his honesty, empathy, and kindness. Following his retirement from Aramco Services in 2009, Jeff enjoyed a quiet life in St. Augustine, Florida. He was a voracious reader, and shared his love for books by volunteering as a reader at a local preschool. He never lost his thirst for knowledge, but he also enjoyed the simple life, which included late afternoon walks, good food ꟷ especially chocolate ꟷ and long phone conversations, even with strangers who called by mistake. Jeff is survived by his wife, Karen; son, Jeffrey Gordon Jr.; daughter, Gretchen Gordon; grandchildren, Michael Boudreaux and Andrew Breen; brother Norman Gordon, sisters, Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Vining, JoAnne Gipson, and Meredith “Lee” Gordon. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lindsey Gordon and Valerie Blevins; brother, Robert “Bob” Gordon, and stepson, Darren Boudreaux. After a life well-lived, our dear husband, father, “Papa”, “Opa” and brother has once again “slipped the surly bonds of Earth” to “touch the face of God”. Blue skies and tailwinds, farewell. Cypress Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, with interment to take place at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.

Jeffrey Blair Gordon Sr.

January 11, 1943 - September 25, 2025