Date of Death: 20 Oct
1905
Subject: Alpheus F.
Gordon
Source: probably Savannah Reporter, Oct 1905
Alpheus F. Gordon was born Feb. 29, 1856, in Guilford county, North Carolina; and departed this life October 20, 1905, being 49 years, 7 months and 21 days old. In 1858 he moved with his parents to Andrew county, where he has since resided. He was converted to the Christian faith several years ago. April 1, 1886, he was married to Mary A. Kimberlin. To this union were born two sons, Clifford G. and Adrian E. Gordon. He is survived by his wife, two sons and three sisters, Mrs. T. J. Kelly, of Andrew county, Mrs. Eliza Large and Mrs. Ellen Devault, of Kansas. He was a kind husband, a loving father, a true friend, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. H. Kearby, of Savannah, at High Prairie Church, Sunday, October 22, at 11 a.m. in the presence of a vast concourse of people.