Curtis Gordon Jr.

Curtis W. Gordon, Jr. ("Butch") 81, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away peacefully at home on August 25, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.

He is survived by sons, David Taylor Gordon (Rachel ) of Birmingham, AL, Jonathan Hays Gordon (Gwen) of Birmingham, AL, and a brother, Charles Gordon (Cindy) of Hernando, MS. Curtis was preceded in death by his loving wife of 39 years, Evelyn Hays Gordon, his parents, Curtis W. Gordon, Sr., and Polly Gordon, a sister, Mary Paula Webb of Sardis, MS, and brother, James Gordon of Memphis, TN.

Curtis was raised in Sardis, MS, he graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1968, and earned his Juris Doctorate from Cumberland School of Law in 1973. He proudly practiced law in Birmingham for 48 years. Curtis was a devoted member of the Vestavia Hills Methodist Church since 1983 and sang in the men's choir. Curtis was affectionately referred to as "Papa" by five grandchildren; Sarah, Emma, Hays, David and Frances, who brought him great joy and happiness. In his free time, Curtis enjoyed spending time fishing and relaxing with friends and family on the gulf coast.

A Memorial service will be held at 11:30 AM, on August 29, 2024 at Vestavia Hills Methodist Church. A visitation will follow the service in Tyson Hall. The family thanks the many friends and family for their prayers and loving support. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society or the Vestavia Methodist Church.