Gordon A., beloved husband of the late Sharon L. Illbrook (nee Briggs), loving father of Charee (Marty) Thompson, cherished grandfather of Benjamin, Bill, Angelica and Travis, dear brother of the late Maxine, brother-in-law of Richard (Pamela) Briggs, also survived by loving extended family and many friends. Gordon worked at Powell Valve Company for 43 years. Age 71 years. Visitation Thursday 10 AM until time of funeral service at 12 Noon at the Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home, 2880 Boudinot Avenue at Queen City. Interment in Assyria Township, MI. Memorials may be made to the Elberon United Methodist Church, 704 Elberon Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45205, Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1132 Fairfax, VA 22038-1132. or Hospice of Cincinnati P.O. Box 633597 Cincinnati, Ohio 45263-3597.