Houston, TX – John Paul Gordon, age 45, passed away on May 10th, 2015 in Copperas Cove, TX after a battle with stomach cancer.

John Paul Gordon, born April 22, 1970 in Saigon, Vietnam, the son of Gary A “Scratch” Gordon Sr and Nu Thi “Cindy” Gordon. He was a longtime resident of Houston, TX and is survived by three children: Derek Gordon of Larned, KS, Kasey Gordon and Jade Gordon of Houston, TX. He also leaves behind his mother Nu Thi “Cindy” Gordon, Midland, TX, his sisters Ly Anne Whisenhunt, Copperas Cove, TX, Christine Bozenske, Denton, TX, Susan Drake, Midland, TX and his brother Gary Gordon Jr, Michigan. He is also survived by fifteen nephews and nieces and seven great nephew and nieces.

John Paul Gordon served in the United States Navy during the Persian Gulf War aboard the USS Josephus Daniels and received numerous medals including the armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Coast Guards Special Operations Ribbon, Navy Achievement Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Letter of Commendation, Navy Battle “E” Award and the Joint Meritorious Unit Award. He grew up in Larned, KS, where he graduated from Hutchinson High School May 1988 and joined the US Navy, serving a four year tour. After his tour of duty with the Navy, he relocated to Houston, TX where he became a machinist and worked his way into management within several oil pipeline companies. He took pride in his work and his team was proud to work with him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gary A “Scratch” Gordon, Sr.

Cremation was performed in Copperas Cove, TX and graveside services will be held June 13, 2015 at 10:30 am at Larned Cemetery for family and friends.   Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kansas. Beckwith Mortuary, Inc., Larned, Kansas is in charge of arrangements and personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.