Jack Gorden, 84, of Springfield, passed away October 9, 2014 following a short illness. He was born October 14, 1929 in Oxnard, California. He served in the US Navy from 1947 to 1951. Jack was a long time employee of Missouri Mill Store and Dillon's. He was a member of Schweitzer Church. Jack is survived by his wife Deanna of 49 years, 3 children - Mike Gorden, Debbie Dunlop and husband Jerry and Brenda Gorden and 4 grandchildren. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Oct 14 from 11:30 to 12:30 at Gorman- Scharpf Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 1:00 at the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mercy Hospice, 1570 W Battlefield, Suite 110, Springfield, MO 65807 or the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri, 3161 W. Norton Rd, Springfield, MO 65803.