| Graduation Year | Class of 1958 |
| Date of Birth | Mar 01, 1940 |
| Date of Passing | Nov 23, 2021 |
| About | Gordon Monroe, 81 of Columbia, TN (formerly Culleoka, TN and Allen Park, MI) with his predeceased wife of 57 years, Saundra Monroe, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021. He was surrounded by his family and friends at the time of his passing. Gordon was born March 1, 1940, in Melvindale MI to the late Frank and Fannie (Neville) Monroe. He was also preceded in his death by brothers, Gene (Carolyn), Frank (Mary Ellen), and Buck, sisters Irene Donofrio (Julio), Rosemary Kuderic, and Shirley Voss. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Columbia TN and also enjoyed fellowship with his friends at Loyal Chapel Baptist Church. Gordon retired in 2001 from Ford Motor Company after 31-years of service as a Material Handler at the Woodhaven Stamping Plant where he was a proud UAW member. Those who knew Gordon were guaranteed the joke of the day or several. Until his last days, he commented on how important laughter is and the joy it brought him, seeing people chuckle. In addition to joke telling, he was an avid College Basketball Fan and perhaps the world’s largest University of Kentucky Wildcats fan. His roots in basketball ran deep as he was part of the 2008 Melvindale High School Hall of Fame Induction for the 1956-57 Varsity Basketball Team that had a Team Record of 16-4, Twin Valley League Champions, District and Regional Champions who also appeared in the State Quarter Finals. Gordon’s life verses included Proverbs 3:5-6 that he quoted daily and the ever-important John 3:16. In his last years, a favorite part of his day was his quiet time with the Lord, reading scripture, the Our Daily Bread, and other devotionals. He had a sweet walk with his Savior, Jesus Christ. |
