Obituary of Gordon L. Persons

North Creek: Gordon L. Persons, Jr., 93, of Main Street, passed away peacefully, Sunday, December 16, 2012 at the Glens Falls Hospital following a brief illness. Born March 21, 1919 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Gordon L. Sr., and Grace Deborah (Tucker) Persons. He was a lifelong resident of the area and attended the Johnsburg Central School. He was drafted by the U.S. Army where he served his country during World War II in the Pacific Theater until his honorable discharge in 1946. He married Lucy Jane Heath on April 16, 1940 and they spent 72 wonderful years together. Gordon was employed by Barton Mines in North River, retiring as a supervisor after nearly 50 years of employment. Gordon was an avid sportsman and gardener who built his own home in North Creek. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and camping with his family. He was instrumental in starting the Senior Center in North Creek. He was also very involved with the North Creek Volunteer Fire Company and Ambulance service for many years. Gordon was a lifetime member of the North Creek Baptist Church. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his sons, Ernest B. Persons and Gordon L. Persons, III and his three brothers: Ernest, Leonard, and George Persons. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lucy J. Persons of North Creek; his daughter, Jane Henty and her husband, John of York, PA; four grandchildren: Peter and Allen Henty, Janina Darnell and Terrance Persons; 10 great-grandchildren, along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends may call on Gordon’s family from 6 to 8 pm, Thursday, December 20, 2012, at the Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, 3809 Main St., Warrensburg. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be conducted 11 am, Friday at the funeral home with Rev. Ron Allen, Pastor of the Sodom Community Church, officiating. Friends are also invited to gather one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will be conducted privately in Union Cemetery, North Creek. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to a charity of one’s choice. Please visit www.alexanderfh.net for online guestbook, condolences and directions.