Background
Gordon, James Lee was born on August 8, 1932 in Elkins, West Virginia, United States. Son of Preston Lee and Edith Elizabeth (Jordan) Gordon.
Gordon, James Lee was born on August 8, 1932 in Elkins, West Virginia, United States. Son of Preston Lee and Edith Elizabeth (Jordan) Gordon.
Graduated from the high school, Elkins.
Inspector, General Industries, Elyria, Ohio., 1956-1958; manager, Green Thumb Products, Elyria, 1958-1969; foreman, Columbiana (Ohio)) Floral Company, 1969-1971; associate pastor, College Heights Baptist Church, Elyria, 1971-1981; pastor, Elyria Baptist Church, since 1981. Director Jolly 60's of Lorain, Elyria, since 1981. Representative Prison Fellowship Northern Ohio, since 1990.
Member Republic National Committee, Washington, since 1990. Member Democratic State of Ohio committee, Columbus, 1990. With United States Air Force, 1953-1955, Korea.
Member Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association (associate), Lorain County Ministerial Association, Young Men's Christian Association.
Married Martha Emma Sheets, March 10, 1956. Children: Christena, Elizabeth, James.