Gordon Lash Spaugh of Winston-Salem, N.C. died on May 30, 2026. He was born to Rufus Arthur Spaugh and Mary Gordon Spaugh in Winston-Salem, N.C. on October 11, 1938. He was an Eagle Scout and graduated from R. J. Reynolds High School in 1956. After graduating from Davidson College in 1960, Gordon was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve. He worked at Burlington Industries in Altavista, Va. prior to spending two years on active duty in the U. S. Army in Germany. Gordon then worked for North Carolina National Bank in the marketing department in Charlotte, N.C. He later joined W. A. Wilkinson Insurance in Winston-Salem, N.C. and became an owner in the agency. Gordon spent the majority of his career leading the employees of Wilkinson Insurance and diligently serving the insurance needs of his clients. He was also active in the community, volunteering as President of the Little Theatre and as Fund Drive Chairman, Vice President, and then President of the Winston-Salem Arts Council.
After retiring from his insurance career, Gordon served as the Director of Caleb Ministries for Community Bible Study International for 15 years, recruiting volunteers to go all over the world to start Bible studies. He was also a volunteer with The Gideons International and participated in their work to spread God’s Word.
Gordon married Nancy Floyd Meacham in 1971 in Charlotte, N.C. and they recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. He was a member of Home Moravian Church until he and Nancy joined First Presbyterian Church after they were married. He taught Sunday school, was a small group leader, served as a Deacon and Elder, and for 25 years sang in the choir. Gordon loved the Lord, his family, and his friends. He moved to Arbor Acres in 2017. He valiantly battled Parkinson’s Disease from 2008 until his death.
Gordon is survived by his wife, Nancy; their son, Gordon L. Spaugh, Jr., his wife Christie and their children Eric (Laura), Ellie, and Adam; their daughter, Susan and her husband David Alexander and their children Cole, Claire, and Grant. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Spaugh Biggs and his brother, Robert Arthur Spaugh.
A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Winston-Salem, N.C. on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to First Presbyterian Church or a charity of the donor’s choice. Share condolences online at www.salemfh.com.
The family expresses sincere appreciation to the staff at Arbor Acres for giving him such loving care while he was a resident there.