Bishop Tony Dornell Gordon
(May 25, 1952 - December 13, 2022)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, Taylor Street Chapel, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC
Viewing Date & Time: Tuesday, December 20, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Funeral Location: Antioch A.M.E. Zion Church, 1136 Antioch AMEZ Church Road, Eastover, SC
Funeral Date & Time: Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Interment Location: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Manifestation Church, c/o Mrs. Jean Gordon, 125 Morningside Drive, Columbia, South Carolina 29210, Attention: Memorial for Bishop Gordon
Condolences goes out to the family. Please accept my apologies for late entry. We just found out Tony had entered into his eternal rest
I’m late with my condolences, but my heart ❤️ goes back out to the family. I grew up on Cypress St. around the corner from Tony and Ann. We often wonder whatever happened to the friends that we grew up with. Sincere condolences and prayers to the family. This is from Rayford Richardson, from 2405 Cypresses St.
Ann,
My heart is aching 💔 without our Sweet Tony but rejoicing 😇 that he is now resting in peace.
We all grew up as friends ; but became more as family!
Sending condolences and prayers of comfort during your “ Such A Time As This”
Tony’s beautiful smile as he’s RIP shows that…
God didn’t leave us comfortless, but left a comforting Comforter!
Much Love !!!
I will always be grateful for his leadership, faith and example he set as a role model for young black males in our community. He was a good man to loved us players. Much like my parents he stressed discipline and academics. I will always remember the games and life lessons Coach Tony taught us. Football is but a stepping stone in life. Rest Easy Coach Tony.
My condolences to the Gordon family. I remember Reverend Gordon being such an awesome pastor. He was always so loving and kind towards me, my daughter and my husband. May God comfort your family and give you all peace and understanding.
Jean, my heart aches for you, the kids, Hattie and Ann. It’s so hard to find words but, I pray you are comforted by sweet precious memories and your pain is lessened by knowing that although Rev Gordon is absent from your presence, his spirit is present with the Lord. I pray God’s Holy Spirit engulfs you all. My love to you, Dinah.
Sending prayers to the Gordon family, and Friends 🙏🙏 Tony, your sitting on the right side of God so take your rest Tony your family love you your friends love you but God love you best
Our sincerest condolences to the family. Tony and I grew up together in the Valley Park neighborhood. He and I have remained friends throughout our lives. The greater joy came with our bond as fellow ministers of the gospel. I have witnessed his commitment and determination to perpetuate the Gospel of Jesus. He will be missed! ABSENT BUT PRESENT…
Bishop Malcom & Dr. J Rene Carter
Royal Priesthood Ministry Mecca
To the Family of Bishop Tony Gordon:
Thinking of Ann, his sister, remembering his late brother, Renzer Ray (my classmate at BTW) and his wife and children and other family members.
Tony was a youngster in the Santee/Valley Park community when I visited the Hill Family back in the day.As we all became of age, I observed Tony as a young man who eventually entered the Ministry, of which he obviously thrived as a man ministering to his charges where ever he found them..
Given the praise and adulation being shared by many, Bishop Gordon was a caring & compassionate man of God.That’s the Tony I remember from back in the day and later on as I would encounter him at common events in the community as he was becoming all that he became.
His transition from this life, at this moment in time is, needless to say, unexpected by many.However, it is written that “death is a miracle of healing” So family, know that Bishop Tony Gordon is now resting in paradise with the God he served & his fellow man he lovingly catered to daily on this side of the Jordan River.
May he now rest from his labor and his works follow him!
Wishing for each of you, the loving arms of Jesus as they surround and support you at a time such as
this. To God Be The Glory
My condolences to the Gordon family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏
My condolences to the Gordon family. I meet Tony when we were planning to start the Columbia Business Network Association, better known as CBNA. Tony was the first elected president and did an exceptional job of helping Black businesses in Columbia grow and succeed. Tony was great with people and had smile that made you feel you were important. He was a successful business owner, who had passion for seeing black businesses in Columbia thrive and succeed. We will miss you on this side, but we know God has a special place for you in heaven. May God smile on you and your loving wife.
Blessings of grace and mercy to the family of businessman, Tony D. Gordon. He had lots of wisdom and knowledge and shared it with many in the small businesses community. His legacy lives on.
Ann, Hattie and family, Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give the strength you need to go through this difficult time. Find comfort in His Blessed Assurance.
Faye Diggs
Condolences to the Gordon family
from William Smalls
Prayers and Deepest Condolences to the entire family!
My Condolences To The Gordon Family & Friends. My Thoughts & Prayers Are With You All! May Pastor Gordon’s Spirit Live Through Us All❤️🙏🏼
My deepest condolences to the Gordon family, when I first came to the church he opened me and my family up with open arms and for that I appreciate it…. Thank you for being you …🙌
Sincere condolences are extended to my classmate Ann and schoolmate Hattie in the passing of their brother. Special prayers are being offered to all other family members and loved ones of Tony.
All I can say at the moment is love conquers all to Tony D Gordon and family. God know’s best he released this man of God to come on home an get his grown- he did an honest job in Christ to lead his family on a peaceful journey in Christ. I came up under him at a young age in my life- Thanks for being with me and my family- at all times in my life, Mrs. Gordon thanks, thanks for sharing your husband Tony Gordon with all of us in Cayce from the young to the ones that’s gone on to RIP at Ferguson and Grant, I know he knows the heart he touch, praying we will be at peace till we see him again amen.It’s not enough hearts to share only Tony D Gordon has them we will be strong in his highest love amen.
Our prayers of God’s comfort and peace to Tony Gordon’s beloved family and close friends as you grieve his earthly transition. And our warm sympathy to you in this difficult time of the passing of our former schoolmate.
May your knowledge and memories of the Bishop’s Godly legacy and the hope of seeing him again, when Christ returns, serve to bring you joy and relief in the coming days.
“For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep.”
“For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.” 1 Thessalonians 4:14&16
Bishop Tony Gordon grew up in what we called “Valley Park” now known as “King Park”. He was also instrumental in the integration of Dreher High and the last time I saw him was this summer at Class Reunion.
During the lost of my younger brother Stanley a number of years ago, Tony was a comfort to my Mom. What a powerful angel!. Please tell my brother hello for me and you guys continue to play street football.
Family, it is not goodbye, just time for Tony to rest. Look to see him again in Heaven!
The English/Ryans Family
Sincere condolences to you, Jean, my Bellsouth friend and your family. May Tony rest in peace.
My sincere condolences to the family and other friends. Tony was a good friend, leader and super human being. I am glad I got the opportunity to tell him that the last time we spoke…God bless us all!
Our condolences to the Gordon family. This includes the church family he loved so much. I was there to witness him passing the mantle to his son in the ministry , what a beautiful occasion it was. You all will be better because he was in your lives. May the peace of God keep you as you go through. Bishop Gordon will be waiting to see you in the morning.
May you rest in peace, dear Tony! I send my love to Jean and family.
We are sending our love out to the Gordon family. Bishop Gordon , has touched me and my wife, in a special way.
A mentor, friend, and most of all a man of love.
You will be missed.
Take your rest my friend.
Whitmore Accounting Services, Kyra is praying for the family. To the family Thank you for sharing the Bishop for his services for being a Man of Faith. The Bishop married me and my husband in 1998 and we are still together. Blessings!!!
In Deep Sympathy
Praying you’ll sense God’s peace in a way that brings rest for your heart.
My condolences to Mrs. Jean and family.
To my beloved Uncle Tony , you will be loved and missed. You always believed in me I thank you and love you always and forever
I am a better person, preacher& parent because of Pastor Tony Gordon. His wisdom & teaching will forever remain in my heart. You shared the Word as God gave it to you. If we fail, it’s our fault. Get your rest Pastor . We’ll take it from here . You will be missed!!!! 💔
Praise Him.!
You taught me much. Your patience is endless. Your Love and Caring, Legendary. My fishing buddy, my spades partner (we slayed ’em.!), My Bishop. Love you much, God Bless…
To my Bishop Tony Gordon,
Whom I love dearly, the one that supported me threw the good times & bad even when I did not deserve your love you always treated me the same. You’re the only person that could make me cry and make me have the biggest smile on my face every time I saw you with your loving spirit. I will always remember what you have done for me & Albert. That day in Rehab after I had my stroke, sitting in that wheelchair my spirit was down that day, when I looked up during my Physical Therapy and saw you and Mrs. Gordan walking up, my spirit changed to being so Happy. Just your presence calm my spirit and changed my mindset. I will miss you and always love you. See you later my favorite Bishop.
Love, Tracey & Albert
I was indeed shocked at the passing of Bishop Tony D. Gordon. Everything happened so quickly. I haven’t seen Bishop and his family in a long time, but i remembered how Bishop and First Lady Jean treated me with love and kindness.
Bishop when I come to visit you will not be there, but you will be with the angels in glory. May you rest in peace.
To Jean and entire family, you have my love,prayers and sympathy.
SERVICES FOR BISHOP TONY D. GORDON IS:
Public Viewing:
Tues., Dec. 20, 2022, 2pm – 6pm at Leevy’s on Taylor Street
Funeral Services:
Wed., Dec. 21, 2022, 11am
at Antioch AME Zion Ch. , Eastover, SC.
Rev.& Mrs. Samuel Latta, III
The family has our condolences and we will miss his kindness.
Rest In Peace Bishop Gordon.
Your act of kindness to my Family was Highly Appreciated.
As you took my sister Priscilla Natan,niece & nephew and greatniece,
The Sears Family under your leadership was felt all the way here in
Miami Lakes Florida. Condolences to First Lady Gordon and the entire Gordon Family in this your hours of bereavement
Rest assured that the angels are rejoicing of Bishop’s Heavenly Homecoming.
I am going to miss you so much. Praying for your family and friends. We love you Bishop and you will forever be in our hearts. Keep it in a row
My condolences to his family and my church family!! He will be TRULY missed!!! He was an awesome man of God!! My Bishop, Pastor, Teacher, Friend!!
R.I.P. Pastor Gordon!!
I had the privilege of meeting Pastor Gordon on several occasions. Nice person, I’m sure he will be missed by many.
My prayers and heart go out to the family. May God continue to keep you in his living care.rest in peace bishop
Family Pastor Gordon was a dhear friend. We had many good talks and prayer times together, he will be missed. He was a good husband, grandpa, brother, mentor and friend. Maythe memories you shared comfort and sustain you during this difficult time. My prayers are with you all.
Tony. you were an instrument to the community. CBNA was your labor of love. I’ll never forget our conversations. Praying for my friend Jean and your family. Take your rest, my brother. I’ll see you on the other side.
Rest In Peace Classmate and Servant of God. Your kindness and humble service to the homeless and to the community will be remembered.
We extend our deepest sympathy to Mrs Gordon and the entire family in the passing of your loved one. May God grant you peace and understanding in this very difficult time
I’m still in shock after the learning of Tony’s passing and My heart goes out to Jean and the children and the entire Gordon family. I had the pleasure of living next door to the Gordon’s for several years and was on his coaching staff at St. Andrews Park. One would be hard pressed to find a kinder and more caring individual. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, friend and neighbor and gave so much back to his community. He later became and continued to be a man of God who did not just act like a Christian but was the epitome of one. The family, community, and the world has lost a “Good Man”. I will forever cherish the fond memories I have of him his wife and family, and my family’s prayers go out to them as they bear the burden of having to navigate through life in his absence. Rest easy neighbor.
Words can’t express the loss I’m feeling for my SC Church family of this Awesome Man Of God But Yet I’m so Blessed and grateful and Hornor to have been taught & lead & touch by This Angel in Human Form 🕊Get & Take Your Rest & Reward My Beloved & Dear Bishop All love❤ & cherish you & your🕊MEMORIES and the I was able to have & share with you
Life will never feel the same without you!!!! You have max such a HUGE impact on so many lives especially mine…..you accepted me and my family in to your family and never let us go no matter what or where you were and for that I am FOREVER GRATEFUL…. I know you are rejoicing and whole up there