Melburn Gordon was born in Vian, Oklahoma on June 17, 1941 to Alfred Broadus Gordon and Ida Seitz Gordon and passed away November 27, 2013 in Stroud, Oklahoma.

He worked in construction and masonry and enjoyed auctions and antiques.

Melburn was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 48 years, Bessie Gordon and one grandson, Langston Gordon.

He is survived by four sons, Melvin and his wife, Gaylene Gordon of Milfay, Oklahoma; Donald and his wife C'Ann Gordon of Tennessee; Alfred and his wife Lisa Gordon of Kendrick, Oklahoma; Leslie Gordon of Stroud; seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Melburn will be greatly missed by his friends and family.

There will be a private service held by Melburn's family to honor his life.

Arrangements were under the direction of Lehman Funeral Home of Wellston.