Clifford Lonneus Gordon
Clifford Lonneus Gordon, 58, of Antioch, Tennessee, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
He was born on Dec. 9, 1965, in Valdosta, Ga., to Harold Douglas Gordon, Sr. and Sandra Faye Gordon. He was raised in Chattanooga, and graduated from Brainerd High School in 1984. Clifford served in the U.S. Navy for eight years, then worked in the health care field for several years. Clifford earned an Associate of Science degree in art from Chattanooga State, a Bachelor of Science degree in art from Tennessee State University, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in studio art from Memphis College of Art. He was an associate professor at Columbia State Community College. He taught various art classes such as Visual Arts, Art History, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, and Foundation Studio.
Clifford was a talented accomplished artist who shared his passion for art by conducting exhibitions throughout the southern region. He was known for producing amazing collages and paintings to draw viewers into a world informed by various ideas, traditions, and modern discourses. Clifford’s talents did not stop with the arts, he was a self-taught musician, where he taught himself to play guitar and piano. Through his passion for music, Clifford began playing and ministering through music at various churches. His love for praise and worship could be felt during any service. When ministering Clifford often shared that praise and worship begin when you have a true relationship with Christ, and encouraged others to begin the journey to strengthening their relationship with Christ.
He enjoyed traveling to Brazil and teaching himself to speak Portuguese, where he wanted to immerse himself in the culture and not be viewed as just a tourist.
Survivors include his loving wife of 24 years, Dr. Andreanita S. Gordon; children, Alaya A. L. Gordon, Akia I. Gordon, Zion I. Gordon, and Christian I. Gordon, NeKeidria Tucker, Ayuna Gordon, Shalisa Gordon; grandchildren, Jordan Malveaux, Aria Patterson, Amelia Malveaux; mother, Sandra Faye Gordon, and father, Harold Douglas Gordon, Sr.; siblings, Gerald (Donna) Gordon, Harold Gordon, Jr., Sharon (Oliver) Parks, Michael (Erica) Gordon, Emeri (Monica) Gordon; mother-in-law, Joan Fentress; sister-in-law, LaShonda Fentress; brother-in-law, Deshaun Fentress; four aunts and three uncles; numerous nieces, nephews, and a multitude of cousins.
Clifford was preceded in death by his sister, Yonata Kael Gordon, and father-in-law Elmer Lee Mayes.
Funeral services will be on June 7, 2024 at Orchard Knob Baptist Church with Dr. Lenton C. Mitchell, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Taylor Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.