Gordon B. Swisher, 69, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born in 1954 the son of Gaylord H. and Opaline Bishop Swisher. He married Kristen Metz on November 10, 1984and she survives.

Also surviving are his brothers, Gaylord H. (Susie) Swisher of Savoy, JohnSwisher of Alsey, and sister, Cindi Gollier of Bella Vista, AR; and sisters-in-law,Lisa (George) Trotter and Megan (Eric) Burbridge. Surviving nieces andnephews are Paige (Chris) Campbell, Rachel Gollier, Stephanie Gollier, DavidGollier, Shaun (Heather) Swisher, Victoria Campbell, Ricky and RosalynCampbell, Alex Gollier, Evelyn Swisher, Jocelyn Swisher, and Pepper Swisher.

Gordon loved sports, playing football at JHS and excelled as a "south paw"pitcher for his JHS baseball team. He was a lifelong fan of the St. Louis Cardinalsand Fighting Illini. The world stopped when the games were on.

Gordon was employed at Capitol Records (EMI) for 34 years until theyclosed and completed his working years as a correctional officer for IL DOC.

During the last year of his life, Gordon received exceptional care fromhis oncologist, Dr. David Smith, and nurses (Julie, Casey, Kelsi & Hayley)and staff at JMH OP. All of the family are so grateful for their help.

Graveside services for both Gordon and his brother Gaylord will be held 1:00 pm Friday, July 5, 2024, at Diamond Grove Cemetery. Memorials are suggestedto PAWS or Jacksonville Food Bank. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at buchanancody.com.