Gordon L. Fiddes

July 31, 1954 - June 26, 2019

Gordon L. Fiddes, age 64, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 26th, 2019 in his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 29th, at Laurel Land Funeral Home in the Chapel of Chimes, with refreshments to follow in the reception room in Laurel Land’s main building. Gordon was born in Enid, Oklahoma to William Torrance and Velma Benfer Fiddes on July 31st, 1954, the third of four boys. Born into an Air Force family, he moved across the country before settling in Lawrence, Kansas. Gordon married Martha Ellison Fiddes on December 14, 1985, and after five years and the birth of their son, the family moved to Arlington, Texas, where Gordon spent the majority of his life, and where their daughter was born. He was a veteran of the United States Army, an avid sports fan, and loved movies, especially in the comedy and horror genres. He loved nothing more than spending time with his family. Gordon is preceded in death by his parents, William and Velma Fiddes, and his brother, Daniel Fiddes. Gordon is survived by his son, Matthew William Fiddes (m. Kara McMullin), of Fort Worth, Texas; and his daughter, Katelyn Marie Fiddes, of Carrollton, Texas. He is also survived by his brothers, William Torrance Fiddes, Jr. and Robert Fiddes, as well as his former spouse, Martha Ellison Fiddes, and their grandson, Tristan McMullin. The family asks that memorials be sent to veteran assistance organizations, such as the Fisher House Foundation, or to cancer research organizations like the Oral Cancer Foundation or the American Cancer Society. The family of Gordon Fiddes wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the physicians and staff at Texas Oncology in Arlington, as well as his physicians and nurses with the Veteran’s Administration, for their care, patience, and kindness.