The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Monday, September 23, 1996            TAG: 9609230198
SECTION: LOCAL                   PAGE: B6   EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: NORFOLK                           LENGTH:   17 lines

LEROY GORDON

Leroy Gordon of the 2200 block of Maltby Ave. died Sept. 18, 1996, in Norfolk Health Care.

He was born in Norfolk and was the widower of Annie Battle Gordon. He was a member of New Bethlehem Baptist Church, Norfolk.

He is survived by his niece, Ella Mae Wiggins and other relatives and friends.

A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday in Lee's Chapel AME Church Cemetery, Bells Mill. The family will assemble at Carlos A. Howard Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, at noon for the procession.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY by CNB