Brent D. Gordon

Brent D. Gordon, 68, of Syracuse, IN passed away at 5:20 a.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021 at his home. He was born on June 29, 1952 in Goshen, IN to Eugene & Doris (Wagner) Gordon.

He was a lifetime Syracuse area resident, attended Syracuse High School, and was a United States Army veteran. He was married on June 29, 2002 in Milford, IN to Jody L. (Waltz) Miller who survives. He formerly worked as a as a bartender at the V.F.W., Lances New Market, and Shopko all in Syracuse and retired after working at Rinker Boats in Syracuse for 20+ years.

He was a member of the Eagles Lodge and American Legion Post 223 both in Syracuse and was a former member of the V.F.W. in Syracuse.

He is survived by:

Wife – Jody Gordon of Syracuse

Daughter – Reenia Gordon of Warsaw

Son – Jeremy (Bobbi Jo) Gordon of Tennessee

Step Daughter – D’Anna (Travis) Buell of Fort Wayne

9 Grand & 3 Gt. Grandchildren

Brother – Mike (Pam) Gordon of Greensburg, IN

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister – Theresa Kitson.

Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 and 1 hour prior to services on Thursday at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN. Funeral services will be at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, January 14, 2021 in the funeral home with  pastor Matt Landry officiating. Burial will follow in the South Whitley Cemetery with military graveside rites.

Current guidelines regarding public gatherings because of the COVID-19 virus will be implemented regarding face masks and social distancing,

Preferred memorials may be given to the Elara Hospice, 7030 Pointe Inverness Way #230, Fort Wayne, IN 46804.