Gerald Clifford Nordeen, Jr., age 74, 151 Nordeen Road, Erwin, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016. He was born in El Paso, TX and lived most of his life in Unicoi County. He was a son of the late Gerald Clifford Nordeen and Gladys Forrester Nordeen. Mr. Nordeen was a United States Navy Veteran. He was a foreman in the construction industry where he worked as a plumber and pipe-fitter. Mr. Nordeen was of the Protestant faith. He was an avid hunter. Gerald leaves behind to cherish his memories, his wife, Darlene Crews Nordeen; three sons: John Crews and wife, Denise, Bainbridge, GA, Charles Crews, Erwin, Joseph Crews and wife, Andrea, Oklahoma City, OK; two uncles: Virgil Forrester and wife, Betty, Tulsa, OK, Earl Forrester and wife Lynn Ann, TX; one aunt, Melvina Schneider and husband, John, Tulsa, OK; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends from 3:00 P. M. until the hour of service on Monday, November 14, 2016 at the Robert Ledford Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Ross Hughes will officiate at the 4:00 P. M. funeral service. Music will be provided by Inez Chandler. Mr. Nordeen's cremains will be buried at a later date in the Lewis Cemetery, Spivey Mountain Community. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with the Nordeen family through our complimentary, interactive Book of Memories at www.ledfordfuneralhomes.com. Robert Ledford Funeral Home, 720 Ohio Avenue, Erwin, is privileged to serve the Nordeen family. (423) 743-1380.