Gordon Lee Fenton Jr

Gordon Lee Fenton Jr., age 52, went to be with the Lord after being admitted to Miami Valley Hospital on August 8th, 2025, after a 3-year 4 month battle with Esophageal Cancer. He was born in Cleveland, OH on February 5th, 1973, to Gordon Lee Sr and Dora Lee Fenton. He married the love of his life, Michelle, on May 12th, 2005, and had a daughter, Briana Lee Fenton on August 29th, 2006.

He was extremely patriotic, had the utmost respect for the brave men and women who make sure that we keep our freedom and was a strong proponent of our Constitutional rights of free-speech and self-protection.

He was a kind, gentle, compassionate, and generous husband, father and son. He was an avid car and motorcycle enthusiast, whose head was on a swivel if he heard the roar of an engine. Looking for the car or motorcycle making that sound and cracking a big smile once he located it.

He was a lover of all animals and pets. All animals seemed to be drawn to him as much as he was drawn towards them. He had a special love for Dino, Pebbles, Bam-Bam, Rascal, Nikita and Koda.

The family referred to him as "Superman 2" because of how hard he fought to beat the Cancer. His Father was affectionally known as "Superman 1", because of his hard-fought battle with Cancer, beating it once, only to succumb to it in 2021.

Gordon graduated from Wright State University in 1996 with a Bachelor's in Science/Engineering and a Minor in Math.

He was an Engineering Manager at Ingersoll Rand/Seepex. He was very well known in the industry he worked in. Highly looked up to by his peers. He held multiple patents and wrote multiple articles for engineering magazines. While in college, he worked on and troubleshooted the electronic components of the F-22 Raptor at WAFB. If it was broke, Gordon could fix it! If he wasn't sure how to fix it, he would figure it out.

He was never boastful about his accomplishments! He's done amazing things that his family would find out about years later, and he thought it was no big deal. When he graduated from Wright State University, he was one of only two Engineers that graduated that day. His mother said, that as young as five years old, he told people that he wanted to be an Electrical Engineer. To her surprise, he knew exactly what an Electrical Engineer's job was. Many of his coworkers, have said they have never met anyone as smart as Gordon. He was a very intelligent man, but very grounded. He treated everyone with respect.

As a family man, he never let his family do without. He held them under his wing and made sure they were all taken care of.

Hug your loved ones, and never say goodbye without saying, "I love you". Forgive easily and always live by the standard that no one is better than you, no matter how smart you are and how much money you make. This was Gordon, and the world needs more people like our Gordon!

He is survived by his wife, Michelle Fenton (Minnich); daughter, Briana Lee Fenton; Mother, Dora Lee Fenton. Preceded in death by his Father, Gordon Lee Fenton Sr. Many Nephew's, Niece, Great Nephews, Great Nieces, Sister-in-Laws, Brother-in-Laws, and many Cousins.

We want to thank our honorary family Brock, Casey, Syd and Clay Tabor. They supported us and stayed with us during Gordon's hospital stay and were with us when he passed. We love you!

His final wishes were to not have a formal viewing or funeral. Please leave condolences and memories if you ever met Gordon.