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ARTHUR JAMES
Mr. Arthur James Gordon, Sr. age 62, passed away March 19, 2020 at North Florida Regional Medical Center. Mr. Gordon was a member of Springhill Missionary Baptist Church, graduate of Eastside High School, class of 1975; an Army Veteran, earning the rank of Sergeant, and employed with the Gainesville Regional Transit System for twenty-eight years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, L.T. Gordon, and Jewel M. Hall Gordon, sister, Sandra Gordon and brother, Charles Gordon.
Mr. Gordon is survived by his wife, Jennifer Gordon, Alachua, FL, children, Arthur Gordon, Jr., Jarvis Gordon, Mesha Kendrick Jalen Gordon, Candice Williams, all of Gainesville, FL, Eric Williams (Dezirree), Miramar, FL, honorary son, Leonard Mack, Gainesville, FL, siblings; Curtis Reese (Priscilla), Jewel Jackson (Cecil), Josie Richardson (James), all of Gainesville, FL, Frank Gordon, Loutice Gordon McKelvin, both of Thomasville, GA, Helen Battis, Atlanta, GA, and eight grandchildren.
Graveside Services for Mr. Gordon will be held 1:00pm, Friday, March 28, 2020 at Ft. Clarke Cemetery, Rev. Adrian Taylor, Officiant; burial will follow immediately after the Service. Arrangements entrusted to Chestnut Funeral Home, Inc., 18 N.W. 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL.
Mr. Gordon will repose in the Chestnut Memorial Chapel on Thursday, March 27, 2020 from 2:00pm until 6:00pm, and on Friday at the Church from 12:00noon until the hour of Service. Family and friends are asked to meet on Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon, 16024 N.W. 120th Place, Alachua, FL.
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Maxine Douglass
April 2, 2020
Condolences to the family.Arthur always greeted with a hello and smile. He will be missed coming through the doors of Springhill Missionary Baptist and serving on the Usher Ministry
Sabrina Jones
March 28, 2020
My deepest sympathy to you cousin Jennifer and family. May fond memories of your husband give you strength in the days ahead as God will comfort and sustain you.
Ron Dasher
March 27, 2020
My deepest condolences to Jennifer and the Gordon family. Arthur was always full of life and laughter. He will be greatly missed.
Stephanie Dubose
March 27, 2020
Condolences to the Gordon family in the loss of your husband,father,brother and friend. Prayers of comfort and peace.
March 27, 2020
My condolences to the family. Jarvis and Jalen, I'm so sorry for your loss. You''' are in my prayers.
Ruthie Hale-Ferguson
Carolyn Ross
March 27, 2020
To Arthur's Beloved Wife Jennifer, hang in there my dear sister. Hold on to the word of God for the Lord truly will give you all the strength you need to get through this painful ordeal my friend and coworker. Hold on to your husband's memories, for they will help you get through those dark days ahead, but you take one day at a time ok and watch God work for you. It will get better bye & bye
Carolyn Ross
March 26, 2020
Wow my friend, I just can't imagine this sad moment. You was suppose to retire from RTS like me. I Was looking forward for all of RTS Retirees getting together for a joyous reunion, finally making it through the storm that we went through all those good and bad years at RTS. Well my friend your burdens are lighter now because U gave them all to Jesus and gave up this earthly life on your way to heavenbound. Rest In Peace, My Dearest Coworker.
Beatrice Johnson
March 26, 2020
Please accept my sincere condolences
Sharon Daniels
March 26, 2020
(Jewell) My deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sharon O. Daniels
Sylvia Wilson
March 26, 2020
I sending my condolence to Jennifer and the family. May God keep the family in perfect peace doing this difficult time. I'm here if and when you need me. I'm keeping you in prayer.
Oliver&Marilyn Watson Tucker
March 26, 2020
Our niece Jennifer & Family our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Tiffany Revelle-Harris
March 26, 2020
My condolences to the family! I worked with Mr Gordon at RTS he kept me laughing and grounded you will be missed
Rev. Jerome and Mrs. Maryann Lawson Jones
March 26, 2020
The family and friends have our sincere condolences and prayers. He was a friendly man who always greeted us with a smile. He will truly be missed! Continuous prayers!
Darrell and LaTanya Williams
March 26, 2020
Please accept our deepest condolences. I pray strength and peace during this time. May you keep your hand and heart near our savior. Love always.
Tara Bryant
March 26, 2020
My Condolences to Gordon family and may God strengthen you all. Mr. Gordon will definitely be missed.
Joel DeCoursey Jr and Annie Madison
March 25, 2020
May God continue to bless the Gordon family in times like these. God is good!
Rafael Vazquez
March 25, 2020
Arthur God will always keep you and your family and loved ones in his heart, I will always keep you in my heart and mind, you are old school friend. Your friend always .
Rafael Vazquez
PS. You will be missed!
Agnes Akins
March 25, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the Gordon family during this most difficult time. May God bless.
Charles, Agnes and Fred Goston and the Goston family
Georgia Fair
March 25, 2020
My condolences to Jarvis and Jalen on the loss of
your dad.
Vergil Gaines
March 25, 2020
Mr.Gordon was a great man and always smiling.
Zefnia Durham III
March 24, 2020
To the Gordon family my god hold you closely in his bosom and shower you with his love. You have my prayers as you remember a fine man, husband , father and friend.
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