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1929 - 2013

James Gordon obituary, 1929-2013, Hattiesburg, MS

BORN

1929

DIED

2013

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Hattiesburg, Mississippi

James Gordon Obituary

James "Jim" Gordon

Hattiesburg

James Lloyd Gordon, 84, passed away on December 1, 2013.

Jim Gordon was born November 20, 1929 in McComb, Mississippi. He was the only child of Benjamin and Lorraine Gordon.

Mr. Gordon graduated from McComb High School in 1947. He attended Mississippi State University and Mississippi College, graduating with a degree in business in 1951. He was also a graduate of the LSU School of Banking.

He married his wife of 61 years, Ruth Bearden Gordon, on April 6, 1952.

He served in the United States Army in Korea in 1952-1953. He continued his service in the Army Reserve until 1962, reaching the rank of First Lieutenant.

He began his professional career with Commercial Credit in 1954. He later joined Citizens Bank of Hattiesburg which became Trustmark National Bank, and he retired from Trustmark in 1994.

Jim Gordon was a faithful member and Deacon of Hardy Street Baptist Church, formerly Temple Baptist Church.

He was a life-long fan and supporter of the Mississippi State Bulldogs. He was a Bulldog football season ticket holder for over 25 years. He faithfully made the trip to and from Starkville, win or lose, to attend football, basketball and baseball games. And he probably knew as much about recruiting efforts every year as the coaches themselves.

He was also an enthusiastic amateur military historian, amassing a fine private library covering the Civil War, World War II and especially the Korean War.

James Gordon is survived by his wife, Ruth, of Hattiesburg. He is also survived by a son David (Sonya) Gordon of Baton Rouge, LA and a daughter Donna (David) Morgan of Hattiesburg, MS. And he is survived by his grandchildren Teresa (Tessa) Gordon of Baton Rouge, LA , and Dylan & Danielle (Dani) Morgan of Hattiesburg, MS.

Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of Hardy Street Baptist Church and Temple Baptist Church.

Visitation will be Tuesday, December 3 from 5pm-8pm at Moore Funeral Home in Hattiesburg, and from 10 am until service Wednesday at Hardy Street Baptist Church sanctuary.

The service is Wednesday, December 4 at 11:30 am in the sanctuary of Hardy Street Baptist Church.

Interment will be at Highland Cemetery in Hattiesburg.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, Hardy Street Baptist Church, 1508 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401; or to the Baptist Childrens Village, PO Box 27, Clinton, MS 39060.



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Published by Hattiesburg American on Dec. 3, 2013.

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December 8, 2013

Jim you were a fine friend.

December 5, 2013

Annie Ruth,
I just learned of James Loyd's passing. Mine and Debbie's thoughts and prayers are with you and your kids.

Johnny Kenna

December 4, 2013

Mrs Gordon, we are so very sorry. Mr Gordon was a fine man and will be missed. Your friends at Winn Dixie Pharmacy

Rick Hewitt

December 4, 2013

annie ruth , i just found out this afternoon about the passing of your beloved husband james lloyd ... we are so sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in our prayers ...

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

December 3, 2013

Jim Gordon was such a gentle, kind and humble man. He was my dear friend. He had a beautiful spirit, and I feel certain at this moment Jim is walking with Jesus in the beautiful gardens found only in heaven. I so look forward to seeing him again.

Rhonda Hamil

December 3, 2013

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Rhonda Hamil

December 3, 2013

Mrs.Ruth and family,I am so very very sorry for your loss. I dearly loved Mr. Gordon. I worked with him until May of 94. He was always someone you enjoyed being around. I remember he always loved his roses and would bring them to us from time to time.Sometimes a group of us would go out to lunch together and just laugh and have good fellowship together. He was a very godly man and I know all who knew him will miss him. Your family will be in my prayers now and thru the holiday season.
In Christian Love,
Rhonda Hamil

Debra Pickett

December 3, 2013

Praying for the family. Mr. Gordon was always professional and sincere. A really nice gentleman.

Mike Madaris

December 3, 2013

So sorry to hear about Mr. Jim's passing. He visited us after our first time visiting Temple (now Hardy St.). Later, I had the privilege of serving alongside him at TBC in various capacities. Just a solid, steady man. Praying for y'all!
Mike

David Scrimpshire

December 3, 2013

Very sad to hear about Mr. Gordon's passing. He and his wife were great customers of mine at Smith's Amoco on 49 from the time I started in 1984, probably until I left the store in 1996. Great people, and my prayers are with Mrs. Gordon and the family.

December 3, 2013

Donna, I was so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers will be with you through this time. He seemed like such a nice man just the times I got to meet with him.

Susan Severance

December 3, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss and keeping all of you in my prayers.

WAYNE PHILLIPS

December 3, 2013

Im sorry to hear of his passing MR GORDAN helped me get started in life over fifty years ago RIP

Mamie Thomley

December 2, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Jim. He was such a nice man. He will be missed by all in our church.

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