Welford John "Gus" Gordon

Welford John "Gus" Gordon

Welford Gordon Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jan. 21, 2009.
GORDON, Welford "Gus" John, 69, of Richmond, Va., departed this life on January 17, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Welford and Sallie Gordon. He leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Robert Simms and Welford Parrish; two sisters, Margie Graves and Wilnet Gordon; devoted brother, William "Preacher" Gordon (Angela); one brother-in-law, John Gilchrist; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Thursday, January 22 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral service 12 noon Friday, January 23, 2009 in the March Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Rev. Theodore Tyler Sr. officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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January 22, 2009

shakoor GORDON posted to the memorial.

January 22, 2009

The Staff of "VDH" Bureau of Central Services posted to the memorial.

January 22, 2009

Napoleon and Minnie White posted to the memorial.

shakoor GORDON

January 22, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

The Staff of "VDH" Bureau of Central Services

January 22, 2009

Our most sincere and warm wishes are extended to the family of the late Welford "Gus" Gordon. We pray the comfort and peace of the Lord will carry you through this difficult time in your lives.

Napoleon and Minnie White

January 22, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

irene smith

January 22, 2009

to the famaily you have my deepest sympathy my god be with you in the homegoing of your love one gus will be deeply miss. howard pullen

FEREBEE HAYES

January 22, 2009

Margie and Family
Please accept our sincere condolences in the homegoing of your brother. Although we did not know him personally we know your daughter Iris. We will continue to keep your family in our prayers.

Diaconate Team 3 St. Paul's Baptist Church
Deacon Ferebee Hayes

willie coleman

January 21, 2009

WILNET,MARGIE,AND PREACHER.
may peace be yours during this
difficult time.
with sympathy.
( nickey-red)

Virginia Mayfield

January 21, 2009

To: Wilnet & Family
With heartfelt sympathy during your loss.He will always be remembered as my friend.God Bless You All.Love Always

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