Roy T Gordon

Roy T. Gordon, 80, transitioned at North MS Medical Center in Pontotoc, MS March 6, 2026.  He was born January 22, 1946 in Pontotoc, MS to Robert Gordon and Odell Harden Gordon.

Roy was a truck driver by profession, driving for various trucking firms. He was  employed by Ed Rockette Lodging for 30+ years . He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Pontotoc, Roy was also a Deacon and a member of the American Truckers Legal Association, He enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles and lodging.

Roy T. Gordon is survived by his son; Roy B. Gordon, III of Pontotoc, MS, brothers; Ivory Gordon of Lakeland, FL, and Earnest Ivory of Tupelo, MS, sisters; Mae Lois Gordon of Pontotoc, MS, Ruby Lynch of Tupelo, MS,and Mary Porter of Oxford, MS,  grandson; Gabriel D. Gordon of Midlothian, IL, grand-daughter; Alexis R. Gordon of Pontotoc,  great-nephew; Antonio Gordon of Tupelo, MS, niece; Shellete Clark of Flint, MI, special cousin; Joyce Below of Pontotoc, MS, a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife; Johnnie Mae McKnight Gordon, sister; Janell Gordon and brother; Norris Gordon, sons; Michael Gordon and Corey Gordon, special uncle; Garfield Harden and uncles; Leonard Harden and Professor Harden, cousin; Jim Gordon.  

Visitation will be held Friday, March 20, 2026 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Serenity Funeral Home Chapel, 248 Hwy 15 South Pontotoc, MS 38863.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00 at Serenity Funeral Home Chapel, 248 Hwy 15 South Pontotoc, MS 38863.

Burial will follow at New Salem M.B. Church in Pontotoc, MS

Services entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home of Pontotoc, MS