Rudolph Lawrence Gordon
April 02, 1951 - April 01, 2016
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Rudolph Lawrence Gordon
April 02, 1951 - April 01, 2016
Obituary
Rudolph Lawrence Gordon, born April 2,1951 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to James Gordon and Izora Grimes. Rudolph graduated from McClain High School in 1969. He attended OSU in Stillwater, Oklahoma after high school that is where he met and married Glenda Hill, Which produced the twins Michelle and Rochelle Gordon.
Rudolph was always an entrepreneur his first business was Gordon’s Mantique. That is where he met his current wife, Gwendolyn Price, she attended Langston University. They produced his only son Justin D. Gordon. Rudolph left Oklahoma in 1977 not to return for 25 years. His experience in International Freight Forwarding allowed him to travel abroad. He returned home to care for his mother. He was employed at Panalpina for 12 years. Rudolph has a passion for sports and basketball.
He loved talking about basketball with Justin. Rudolph was preceded in death by his James Gordon, father, Kenneth Williams brother James Gordon brother, Stepfather Floyd Williams. He leaves to mourn his mother Izora Williams, Wife Gwendolyn Gordon, twin daughter Michelle, and Rochelle Gordon, son Justin Gordon. Lloyd Williams brother. Seven grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren also included, are a host of cousins and friends.
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: April 8, 2016 (1:00 PM)
- Venue: Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Funeral Home & Crematory
- Location: 2103 E 3rd St Tulsa, OK 74104 - (Get Directions)
Visitation
- Date & Time: No Date & Time
- Venue: Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Funeral Home & Crematory
- Location: 2103 E 3rd St Tulsa, OK 74104 - (Get Directions)
14 responses to Rudolph Lawrence Gordon
Terrence & Kimberly Welch says:
April 8, 2016
May the God of peace rest in your hearts and the hearts/minds of your loved ones. We love you and are praying that you be strengthened during this time.
Apostle Vonie Austin-James says:
April 8, 2016
My condolences to his wife Gwen and his family. May you be strengthen at this time.
Essence Montgomery says:
April 9, 2016
Im so sorry for you loss Gwen but know that you are not alone we are all here for you and your family!!!
Apostle Pam Vimnett says:
April 15, 2016
Hello my precious Gwen and family. I was so moved to hear of your loss and heavens gain. Words often fail to say what is felt but I do understand how you feel. God is with you and this temporary affliction will turn into great joy for you soon. Just know you are loved and remembered. Apostle Pam