Brian Gordon died Friday, July 7, at his home in Hamilton. He was 66.

He was born March 8, 1967, in Kokomo, Indi., the son of Frederick and Patricia (Sproal) Gordon.

Brian had many jobs over the years, including working on a mushroom farm, as a mechanic, factory worker and woodworking. He loved all things cars, mudding, two tracking, collecting and working on cars. Brian also enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Surviving are his children, Courtney (Sarah Jones) Smith of Plainwell, his mother, Patricia of Virginia; fiancée, Marjorie Day of Hamilton, son, Joshua Day of Hamilton; daughter, Kaylee Day of Hamilton; grandchildren, Abel, Noel, Remington, Kadlynn, Zander, Bentley and Carter; brother, Matthew of Virginia along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Steven; sister, Lisha; grandson, Gunner; aunt, Lois and mother-in-law, Janet.

Friends may visit with Brian’s family starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, at the Martin United Methodist Church, until the time of the funeral at 11 a.m., with Pastor Maggie Stoken officiating. Cremation will follow.

Contributions in memory of Brian may be made to the American Heart Association or to a local addiction and recovery charity.

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