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Hiers-Baxley Funeral & Cremation Life Event Center - Buffalo Ridge
Gordon Malcolm Kerlin, Jr
December 9th, 1946 - May 12th, 2025
Gordon M Kerlin Jr. 78, of The Villages, Florida passed away on 05/12/2025 in Leesburg.
Gordon was born in Trenton, New Jersey, to Gordon and Ruth Kerlin on 12/09/1946 He went to school at Hamilton High School-East. He later graduated from University of Maryland. He also completed a Master's at Peabody/Vanderbilt University. He married Mary Schofield in 1975 in Rothwell, England. Following his service in the Air Force, he worked as an analyst for the U.S Government for 36 years. He enjoyed travelling the world with his beloved wife Mary.
Gordon is preceded in death by his parents Gordon and Ruth Kerlin.
Gordon is survived by his wife, Mary. Also, his 3 nieces, Claire, Alison and Sarah and his nephew Jonathan.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 Friday 06/06/2025 at Hiers-Baxley 3975, Wedgewood Lane, The Villages, with Mal Patterson minister of Community United Methodist Church officiating. A committal service will take place at 13:30 Monday 06/09/2025 Florida National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hiers-Baxley.
Memorials may be given to:
Veterans Helping Veterans.
2730, East Silver springs Blvd,
Unit 200
Ocala, FL 34470
The family of Gordon Kerlin Jr wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Friends and Neighbors who have been of great help and support during his illness.
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Hiers-Baxley Funeral & Cremation Life Event Center - Buffalo Ridge
Rooted in a legacy of trust and compassion since 1885, Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services has been a beacon of support for Marion County. In our quest to honor life’s profound journeys, we present the Buffalo Ridge Life Event Center—a sanctuary nestled within “Florida’s friendliest hometown,” designed to celebrate and memorialize the unique stories of loved ones. This center, a labor of love years in the making, extends our renowned funeral and burial services by offering a space where memories can be cherished and legacies honored. Our Life Event Center is more than a venue; it's a canvas for your most treasured celebrations. From the finery of our event planning, catering, and floral artistry to the sophistication of our themed displays and cutting-edge audio-visual systems, we've tailored an environment that anticipates every detail....
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