My good friend, former law partner, and our RJR62 Classmate passed away on May 27, 2020. This is to summarize his obituary which was published in the May 30th, 2020 obituaries of the Winston Salem Journal:
-L.G. "Nick" Gordon was born December 26, 1943 and passed away on May 27th, 2020 at 76 years old with his family by his side. He was the son of the much loved Lawrence G. and Nell Rudd Gordon of Forsyth County, NC. Nick graduated from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1970 and earlier, in 1967, received his BA from St. Andrews College in Laurinburg, NC.
After graduation, Nick enjoyed a lengthy and highly accomplished career practicing law. In addition to owning a private law practice for over 45 years, he served as clerk of Superior Court, Forsyth County from 2009-2011. He was a member of the NC State Bar Association, Forsyth County Bar Association, where he served as president, treasurer and chairman of the Ethics and Grivance Committee, Forsyth County Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Asociation, where he served as vice president, the NC Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American Trial Lawyers Association, a life time member of the Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference and member of the America Board of Trial Advocacy.
Nick Gordon was held in the highest regard within the legal community of North Carolina, namely Forsyth County. He was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the Forsyth County Bar Association. His experience and respect of his knowledge is reflected in his many contributions as an author and lecturer. Some of his key contributions included a column entitled, "Proud to be a Lawyer" for the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers' publication, "Around the State," and lectures, including: "Prisoners' Rights for the North Carolina State Department of Human Resources: Division of Jails and Detention," "Permissible Use of Force by Law Enforcement Personnel", which he presented in training programs for the Forsyth County Sheriff's Department. Nick also served as an clinical adjunct professor at Wake Forest University School of Law and as a guest lecturer on trial advocacy at Wake Forest University School of Law..
Nick was an active member of the Germanton United Methodist Church. He was involved in numerous civic organizations throughout his life and was a lifelong servant to his community. His interests included family, boating, farming, and he was a avid target shooter and lifelong all-around sportsman. He devoted much of his time and energy as a caregiver to family members, specifically his late father, L.G. Gordon, Sr. until he passed away at age 96. Nick will be missed by his family and friends. He is survivied by his loving and devoted wife, Karen Adams Gordon; stepdaughter, Brittany Cook (Daniel); and his grandaughter, Emma Cook; stepson Michael Poe (Lisa); brother in law, Ronald E. Adams and nephew, Andrew Pope; in addition, to his extended family and numerous close friends.
Immediate family will hold a private graveside service and a celebration of his life will be planned at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in his name to the America Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or to the Germanton United Methodist Church, 3622 NC 65, Germanton, NC 27019. The family extends special thanks to Dr. Emmanuel Antonarakis, Carolyn Chapman, RN of Johns Hopkins; Dr. Christopher Thomas, Morgan Neve, P.A. of Wake Forest Baptist oncology; Dr. Christina Cramer of Wake Forest Baptist, radiology. Online condoleences may be made at www. hayworth miller.com. Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel, 3315 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston Salem, NC 27103.
Although we were in high school together, I really didn't get to know Nick well until the 1980s when we found ourselves practicing law together in Winston Salem. He was my mentor and counselor. and I got to know him very well. I know of no finer lawyer or finer person than Nick Gordon. He was a role model for any young lawyer searching for his way in the field of law. He certainly pointed me in the right direction. He was the essence of truth and honesty as well of ethical conduct.. On many occasions I would go to Nick on a case and he would always freely provide his advice and help. It was my great honor and privilege to have known Nick. I want to say that Nick was blessed when he married his beautiful wife, Karen. They loved each other with their whole hearts until the end. May I say, "thankyou Karen, for taking care of this great man." And may I further say, "Bless you, Nick, you have been a good and faithful servant of our dear savior and I pray that you rest in peace in the arms of our dear Lord. forever." Amen!.
Danny T. Ferguson
My good friend, former law partner, and our RJR62 Classmate passed away on May 27, 2020. This is to summarize his obituary which was published in the May 30th, 2020 obituaries of the Winston Salem Journal:
-L.G. "Nick" Gordon was born December 26, 1943 and passed away on May 27th, 2020 at 76 years old with his family by his side. He was the son of the much loved Lawrence G. and Nell Rudd Gordon of Forsyth County, NC. Nick graduated from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1970 and earlier, in 1967, received his BA from St. Andrews College in Laurinburg, NC.
After graduation, Nick enjoyed a lengthy and highly accomplished career practicing law. In addition to owning a private law practice for over 45 years, he served as clerk of Superior Court, Forsyth County from 2009-2011. He was a member of the NC State Bar Association, Forsyth County Bar Association, where he served as president, treasurer and chairman of the Ethics and Grivance Committee, Forsyth County Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Asociation, where he served as vice president, the NC Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American Trial Lawyers Association, a life time member of the Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference and member of the America Board of Trial Advocacy.
Nick Gordon was held in the highest regard within the legal community of North Carolina, namely Forsyth County. He was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the Forsyth County Bar Association. His experience and respect of his knowledge is reflected in his many contributions as an author and lecturer. Some of his key contributions included a column entitled, "Proud to be a Lawyer" for the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers' publication, "Around the State," and lectures, including: "Prisoners' Rights for the North Carolina State Department of Human Resources: Division of Jails and Detention," "Permissible Use of Force by Law Enforcement Personnel", which he presented in training programs for the Forsyth County Sheriff's Department. Nick also served as an clinical adjunct professor at Wake Forest University School of Law and as a guest lecturer on trial advocacy at Wake Forest University School of Law..
Nick was an active member of the Germanton United Methodist Church. He was involved in numerous civic organizations throughout his life and was a lifelong servant to his community. His interests included family, boating, farming, and he was a avid target shooter and lifelong all-around sportsman. He devoted much of his time and energy as a caregiver to family members, specifically his late father, L.G. Gordon, Sr. until he passed away at age 96. Nick will be missed by his family and friends. He is survivied by his loving and devoted wife, Karen Adams Gordon; stepdaughter, Brittany Cook (Daniel); and his grandaughter, Emma Cook; stepson Michael Poe (Lisa); brother in law, Ronald E. Adams and nephew, Andrew Pope; in addition, to his extended family and numerous close friends.
Immediate family will hold a private graveside service and a celebration of his life will be planned at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in his name to the America Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or to the Germanton United Methodist Church, 3622 NC 65, Germanton, NC 27019. The family extends special thanks to Dr. Emmanuel Antonarakis, Carolyn Chapman, RN of Johns Hopkins; Dr. Christopher Thomas, Morgan Neve, P.A. of Wake Forest Baptist oncology; Dr. Christina Cramer of Wake Forest Baptist, radiology. Online condoleences may be made at www. hayworth miller.com. Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel, 3315 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston Salem, NC 27103.
Respectuflly submitted,
Danny T. Ferguson
Danny T. Ferguson
Although we were in high school together, I really didn't get to know Nick well until the 1980s when we found ourselves practicing law together in Winston Salem. He was my mentor and counselor. and I got to know him very well. I know of no finer lawyer or finer person than Nick Gordon. He was a role model for any young lawyer searching for his way in the field of law. He certainly pointed me in the right direction. He was the essence of truth and honesty as well of ethical conduct.. On many occasions I would go to Nick on a case and he would always freely provide his advice and help. It was my great honor and privilege to have known Nick. I want to say that Nick was blessed when he married his beautiful wife, Karen. They loved each other with their whole hearts until the end. May I say, "thankyou Karen, for taking care of this great man." And may I further say, "Bless you, Nick, you have been a good and faithful servant of our dear savior and I pray that you rest in peace in the arms of our dear Lord. forever." Amen!.