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Donald Gordy Obituary
BOSSIER CITY, LA - Graveside services for Donald William Gordy will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Ball, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Tommy Patton, Minister to Senior Adults, at Cypress Baptist Church. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City.
Donald was born March 21, 1948 in Alexandria, LA and died January 26, 2017 in Shreveport, LA. He was a Registered Pharmacist for 45 years, 32 of those years were spent at Christus Schumpert Medical Center. His favorite pastime was fishing.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Nola Morrison Gordy; brother, James Howard Gordy; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Wayne and Annabelle Bennett Edwards and brother-in-law, Larry Wayne Edwards.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Patricia Ann Edwards Gordy; brothers, John David Gordy and wife, Jerry Woodham Gordy, Richard Allen Gordy and wife, Becky Lynberis Gordy, Jessie Douglas Gordy and wife, Cynthia Strait Gordy; 11 nieces and nephews and his fur babies, Ty and Laci Gordy.
Honoring Donald as pallbearers will be, Jerry Guillory, Terry Guillory, Jordan Griffith, Gus Hamden, Terry Chauvin and Robert Gordy.
The family suggests memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 or to the American Cancer Society, 920 Pierremont Rd. Shreveport LA 71106.
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January 28, 2017
I can imagine Don and your Dad already fishing the Heavenly waters together. I hope their boat has room for another because I'd love to fish with them again ! May God watch over you now and forever. Your Cuz, George
amanda knotts
January 28, 2017
Mrs Pat,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am praying for your comfort and healing.
David Morrison
January 27, 2017
Donald is my cousin. May God comfort family and friends as only He can.
Linda -Bitsy
January 27, 2017
Keep sharing the stories of Don, Pat, it will help keep him near...and we love reading them. Allow those around you to help you...you don't have to be strong all the time. Love you.
Shasta Johnson Daniels
January 27, 2017
So sorry to hear of Donald's death. I graduated with him from Oak Hill High School. He was a good friend. God bless his family. I will remember them in my prayers.
JoAnne Polk
January 27, 2017
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Ida Johnson
January 27, 2017
Pat I send Prayer, and Condolences to you, and your family. Hold to God Hand .
Betty Rayner-Tolbert
January 27, 2017
Pat, I'm so grieved about loss of you precious husband. May knowing that you are thought of lovingly and that I am praying for your strength, comfort and peace, be of solace to you. Let Jesus carry you through this sorrowful time.
Brenda Jones
January 27, 2017
I send to you my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Don. May God comfort you as only he can do. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
We never walk alone. with love, Brenda
Bobbi Portofee
January 27, 2017
Dearest Pat, my sincerest condolences to you and the family. I know how devoted you were to each other and this will be difficult. I will be praying for you.
Debbie Laffitte
January 27, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time Pat!
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