GORDON SWITZER Gordon Leon Switzer, 83, of Orange and formerly of S. Hampshire Avenue, died, Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Centra Southside Community Hospital in Farmville . He was born March 9, 1927 in Craig County, a son of the late Edward S. Switzer and Vergie Switzer Switzer. Mr. Switzer served with the United States Navy. He retired from Hercules, Inc. as a Shipping Clerk after more than 30 years of service. He was a member of South Covington United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Men's Club. In addition to his parents, Mr. Switzer was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Ellen Salyers Switzer in February 2007, a brother Jeter Edward Switzer and a special friend, Barbara Wright. Mr. Switzer is survived by his son, Michael E. Switzer of Orange, VA . The interment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park. Memorial Information The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations my be made to South Covington United Methodist Church , 1900 S. Kadel Avenue, Covington, VA 24426.