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
Mark & Tonya Thomas says:
April 6, 2016
Gwen, We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we are praying for you and your family. The Thomases
Stacy Brown says:
April 6, 2016
Gwen, Im praying for you and your family. May God strengthen you all during this time. My love, thoughts, and prayers are with you.
Cliff Mosley says:
April 6, 2016
RUDY WAS ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS WE HAD SOME GOOD TIMES ILL ALWAYS HOLD ON TO THE MEMORIES
Brenda Johnson says:
April 6, 2016
With deepest sympathy my sister! Know that you have an extended family at IOMTC. If you need anything, just let me know. Love, Brenda
David Lamb says:
April 7, 2016
Gwen & Justin, Im so sorry to hear of Rudys passing. He was a wonderful man. We enjoyed many great conversations and a lot of laughs together. I will never forget him and am very thankful that I knew him and could call him my friend. David