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Gordon Taylor Chamblin, 79, of Belmont, WV, passed away peacefully January 6, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Winchester, VA on March 25, 1941, and was the son of James Chamblin and Mabel Love Chamblin. He is a graduate of Frederick (MD) High School. Gordon graduated in the class of 1963 at Virginia Tech as a Mechanical Engineer and was a member of the Corp of Cadets. He was in the Army Reserves for 5 years. Gordon was a summer student employee for APS from 1959 to 1964. He started in 1964 as an engineer for the Potomac Edison Company in Hagerstown, MD. He transferred to R. Paul Smith Power Station in 1965 and was promoted to test engineer in 1968. He transferred to Bulk Power Supply as maintenance engineer in 1970 and became senior engineer, generation planning in 1977. He transferred to Monongahela as assistant manager of the Harrison Power Station in 1980. He transferred and was promoted to manager of Pleasants Power in 1986. He also served for a time as manager of the Willow Island Power Station. Gordon was employed by Allegheny Power Service/First Energy for a total of 40 years before retiring in 1999. After his retirement he enjoyed gardening, fishing and wintering on Hilton Head Island. He also worked with the Senior Nutrition Committee in St. Marys, WV.
Surviving is his wife of 27 years, Karen Grogg Chamblin; daughter, Sandra (Bill) Serpi of Churchville, MD; and son, Michael (Jamie) Chamblin of Mars, PA. Gordon also leaves behind his grandchildren, Tyler and Olivia Christman, and Madelyn, Gabrielle, and Sam Chamblin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Susan Love Chamblin. Gordon was Methodist by faith and loved listening to gospel music.
Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys, WV, is assisting the family with the arrangements. Per Gordon's wishes, he will be cremated and a memorial service will be planned at a later date at the convenience of the family. Online guests may send condolences to the family by visiting www.ingramfh.com.