Gordon Adkisson
Gordon Adkisson
Gordon Adkisson, 64, died on September 29, 2024, at home in Lake Ozark, Missouri.
Gordon was born July 29, 1960, in Corning, Iowa, to LaVerne and Mary Geneva Adkisson. Gordon is survived by his loving wife, Mary; daughters, Jennifer Adkisson (Craig Jimerson) and Meghan Adkisson (partner, William Bowen); mother Geneva Adkisson; stepdaughters, Angie Urban (John) and Amanda Horne (Zack); grandchildren Reice, Anslee, Elizabeth, Brodie, Brooklyn, and Bristol; brothers, Gerald (Vanetta), Alan (Diane), and Rodney; sister, Lori Nelson; former wife Kathy Harris; many cousins, nieces, nephews, and other family members. He was preceded in death by his son, Joshua; father, LaVerne; brother Tracey (Marie).
Gordon was a longtime resident of Diagonal, Iowa, before residing in Lake Ozark, Missouri, for the last 15 years. Gordon grew up in Diagonal and later on a farm in Southwest Iowa. He attended Diagonal and Clearfield schools and then worked for the family construction business for many years. He later worked in construction for McAninch for 20 years and helped build many roads and other major projects he took great pride in.
Gordon married his wife, Mary, in 2010, and the two had many adventures. Gordon loved to travel, and he and his wife put more than 100,000 miles on their motorhomes traveling in his final years. His favorite place to visit was Alaska. Gordon also loved to talk, and he could talk to anyone. He had a great sense of humor, and he loved to laugh. He liked to build things, and his notable creations included a Thunderbird he put on a truck chassis and a two-story treehouse he built for his children. He loved rock music. He loved his dogs. He loved his family. He was a wonderful and devoted husband, father and grandfather, who spent countless hours on the road visiting his loved ones.
Gordon loved life, and if he were here, he would probably tell you to enjoy every minute. He loved the world, and he fought hard to stay in it, showing unbelievable strength in the face of adversity. Even through the most difficult times, he never lost his curiosity, ingenuity, sense of humor, or love of life. He kept exploring. He kept making improvements to his camper. He kept joking. When his nurse asked him if she could get him anything else on his last night, he asked for a winning Powerball ticket.
Services were held Friday, October 4 at 11 a.m. Armstrong Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
