"John was a kind and sensitive young man. As a teenager he was full of life and had a great sense of humor, making friends easily. In early adult life his creativeness and dedication to his profession earned him successive jobs with increased responsibilities. My condolences go out to his parents and family. As Picks Disease took its terrible toll their loving, dedicated support became a model for all to follow. I pray he now rests in eternal peace with the Lord."
In loving memory of
John William Gordon, Jr.
January 3, 1960 - June 30, 2013
John William Gordon, Jr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2013, in Austin, Texas, after suffering for many years from Picks disease, a form of dementia. He was born at Selfridge Air Force Base in Michigan, on January 3, 1960. He graduated from Del Valle High School in Texas. He worked in the restaurant/hotel business for thirty years in Texas and Hawaii. His last employment was with the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin and Hawaii as Purchasing Director.John is survived by two daughters; Chante Norfolk and husband Tim and Crystal Payne, and their children Piper and Emelia Norfolk and Lucas Payne, all of Elgin, Texas. Also surviving John are his parents John W. Gordon, Sr. and Diane Howell Gordon of Austin, and his sisters, Kimberly Gordon Knowles and Teresa Gordon Gamble and her husband Edmund Gamble of Austin; and an uncle, Curtis Frost from Alameda, California. Also left to cherish the memories of their fun-loving Uncle John are nephews Daniel Rudzinski of Tucson, David Rudzinski of Austin, Elliott Knowles and Coleman Gamble both of Austin; and niece Sarah Knowles of Memphis, Tennessee.John was preceded in death by his sister Natalie Ruth Gordon.His life will be celebrated on July 9, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., at Harrell Funeral Home, 4435 Frontier Trail, Austin, TX. The family will receive friends 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Assumption Cemetery. The Reverend Tracey Beadle of Manchaca United Methodist Church will conduct the services.The family all are so thankful for the wonderful staff at Arden Courts of Austin. They gave John excellent care with much love, patience and good humor.Memorial gifts may be designated to a charity or church of your choice in Johns Jr.s honor. 4435 Frontier Trail Austin, TX 78745 (512) 443-1366
Tributes
"My deepest condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. I didn't know John, but was sorry to hear of his passing. When we lose someone we love in death, the pain, grief, and fellings of helplessness can seem unbearable. But remember that the Almighty God sees your tears, he feels your pain, and he will continue with you with you to comfort and strengthen you this very difficult time. (Psalms 55:22)"