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Arthur Edward Gordon, age 80 of Pricedale died on Tuesday,December 13, 1977 at the Brownville Golden Age Nursing Home after succumbing to a long illness. Born in the West Indies, Mr. Gordon moved to Victoria Tennesse with his family when he was a small child. A retired coal miner, Mr. Gordon lived in Pricedale for 60 years. He was a member of Pleasant Green AME church, a member of the United Mine Workers of America and a member of the Masonic Temple in Pricedale. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Mabel Calloway Gordon in 1955, a sister Emma Zora Gordon in 1959, a brother Clarence Gordon in 1973, and a brother Alyous Gordon in 1954. Mr. Gordon leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Oscar Gordon of Pricedale and William Junie Gordon of Long Beach California,one daughter, April LaVonne Bizzelle of Pricedale,6 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Pleasant Green AME Church in Pricedale from 4 p.m.to 9 p.m.Thursday and Friday and until the time of the service on Saturday at 1 p.m.,with the Rev.Bertha Sydnor,officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. William R.Taylor,funeral director in charge.

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