Gordon D. McIntosh, age 74 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 1:31 am on Friday, January 2, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
Per his wishes there will not be any services at this time. There will be a graveside service on Memorial Day 2026 in Bland, MO.
Gordon was a great husband, father, grandfather, and businessman. He was a skilled craftsman who built multiple houses and additions in this area. He had served as an Alderman of Ward 4 in Metropolis, and as a Boy Scout leader for many years.
Gordon is survived by his wife of 48 years, Paula McIntosh; sons, Ben Hester (Sarah) and John McIntosh; daughter, Leah McIntosh Long; precious grandchildren, Jack Reed, Jayden Reed, Dustin Hutman (Taylor); great grandson, Ezra Hutman; brother, Bill McIntosh; several nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Dorothy Brown; brothers-in-law, Frank Brown (Tammy), Ronnie Brown, and Allen Houtz.
Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Lucille McIntosh; siblings, Larry McIntosh (Renee), Janice Houtz, and Don McIntosh (Cheryl).
Memorials may be made in Gordon’s name to New Pathways For Children, P.O. Box 10, Melber, KY 42069, Lone Oak Church of Christ, 2960 Lone Oak Road, Paducah, KY 42003, or Highway 45 Metropolis Church of Christ, 3003 North US 45 Road, Metropolis, IL 62960.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com
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