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
Laura Charles says:
April 7, 2016
Gwen: My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember Holy Spirit is our comforter.
Jonathan& Minnie Asenoguan says:
April 7, 2016
Sending our condolences for the family and friends of the deceased, Gwen, you are in our prayers, we pray for your comfort,strength and peace.
Reggie And Autavia Sharp says:
April 8, 2016
Dearest Gwen, Our hearts and prayer are with you and your family during this difficult time. Please know that we are here with open arms, do not hesitate to reach out…day or night. We love you
Nicole (Coco) Mobley says:
April 8, 2016
Gwen, I would like to offer my deepest condolences to you and your family. (Former GATE Fellowship – Ap. Pam Vinnett member)
Elders Anthony & J. Renee Williams says:
April 8, 2016
Gwen, Our hearts and prayers are with you and each of the children. We are continuing to pray for peace and comfort for your family.