Phil 6th August 2020

I was so upset to hear of the death of Gordon Jones. I've have known him since and I was a teenager, so to encompass all that he has meant to me over the years is futile. All the spiritual encouragement to me from teen to adult, much of this with Rosemary, has been an absolute blessing. However, his greatest achievement was in the early 1980s when 5 of us were off to Greenbelt in my Triumph Herald. How do we fit 5 people, luggage, and camping equipment into a small car? Andy said, "There is only one man for the job. My dad." So, I drove to Hatters Lane and watched the master at work calculating what could go where and sure enough, to everyone's surprise, it all fitted in. Amazing! As Debbie said at the funeral, ”my dad has a degree in packing”. I have so many happy memories of those days with your mum and dad who gave me a solid spiritual foundation, both in their teaching, their generosity, and their love. It continued into my adult years with various groups and courses they led. Gordon also shared the difficulties he had faced over the years. These personal revelations have elevated him, in my opinion, from great Christian leader, to spiritual giant. Gordon and Rosemary’s vast experience in the UK and around the world must have been a blessing to thousands of people, probably more. Please rest assured of our love and prayers for all the family during this difficult time.