GORDY, SR., Paul Edward

Published by Today's News Herald on Dec. 9, 2022 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Paul Edward Gordy Sr., 83, passed away in Lake Havasu City on Nov. 29, 2022. He was born to James Edward and Hassie Gordy, on Dec. 13, 1938, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He enlisted in the United States Air Force at the age of 17, and served for eight years. He met the love of his life, Carlotte, and the two were married in Las Vegas on Aug. 2, 1981. Together, they shared 41 years of marriage. The pair moved from Farmington, New Mexico to Lake Havasu City in 1999. Paul enjoyed being out on the lake or river. He worked hard and played hard. He was a member of the Elks. He will be terribly missed by his family and his many friends. Paul is preceded in death by his parents; James Edward and Hassie Gordy, sisters; Maxine and Johneen Winton, and great-granddaughter; Kenadi Woods. Paul is survived by his wife; Carlotte Gordy, sons; Paul Edward Gordy Jr. and Jeffery Allen Gordy, daughters; Regina Ann Crunden, Dona Lynch, Di McClellan, and Michelle Winters, 11 grandchildren, and 25 great- grandchildren. Services were entrusted to the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at www.lietz- frazefuneralhome.com.