Stephen E. Gordy

Stephen Ellison Gordy (March 20, 1920 – October 27, 2006) was an American politician, military officer, and educator.

Stephen E. Gordy
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 37th district
In office
January 12, 1983 – January 13, 1988
Succeeded byJane Woods
Personal details
Born
Stephen Ellison Gordy

(1920-03-20)March 20, 1920
Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
DiedOctober 27, 2006(2006-10-27) (aged 86)
Dalton, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Edith Stone
Alma materU.S. Military Academy
Naval War College
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1938–1971
RankColonel
Battles/warsWorld War II
Korean War
Vietnam War

Early years and education

Stephen E. Gordy was born in Columbus, Georgia, where he attended public school. He was admitted to the United States Military Academy and graduated in 1943 and later from the Naval War College. He served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean War. He retired with the rank of colonel.

Post military career

After his military service, Gordy was a teacher, principal, and coach (both football and baseball) in the Loudoun County, Virginia public school system. He later ran for public office and was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates, as a member of the republican party, and served from 1982 to 1987. During that period, he lived in Mantua, Virginia.

Death

Gordy retired to Dalton, Georgia where he was active in the Georgia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. He died at his home in Dalton on October 27, 2006. The Dalton chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution renamed an annual awards dinner in recognition of Col. Gordy.[1][2][3][4]

Notes
  1. "Hornet's Nest" (PDF). Georgia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. April 2007. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
  2. "Colonel (Ret.) Stephen E. Gordy - Obituary". Love Funeral Home. October 27, 2006. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
  3. West-Point.org-Colonel Stephen E. Gordy
  4. 'Gordy-Fairfax Debates Heats Chilly Night In Fairfax City,' Washington Post, Patricia Davis, October 10, 1985
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