Inkster, Michigan
1941 - 2007
GORDON Robert L, 65, of Inkster, MI, was born in Lexington, KY on June 23, 1941 to the late Alice Gordon-Williams and Roscoe Demus. He made his transition Fri, June 9, 2007 at 10:45am surrounded by love. Robert graduated from Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School in Lexington, KY where he lettered in basketball. Cherishing his memories are his beloved wife, Iris; daughter, Kimberly Amberly, Greenville, SC; son, Cedric (Ruth), Woodbridge, VA; step sons Javan Ford (Keisha), Detroit, MI, and Kenbee Hughey, Inkster, MI; beloved mother-in-law Panza Ford, father-in-law, Midas Ford, Detroit, MI, and stepfather, Lovett Williams, Lexington, KY; five grandchildren, Blake, Anthony, Kyler, Bryant and Jayden; three sisters Corona McBeth, Ann Blakely (Barry), and Loretta Joiner (Steve), Lexington, KY; Deborah Marshall, Georgetown, KY; a brother Ralph Demus (Colette), Chicago, IL; two sister-in-laws, Beatrice Thomas and Patricia Warren, Seattle, WA; an uncle, Frank Gordon, Lexington, KY; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Per Robert's wish, cremation has occurred and a family hour will take place at noon Sat, June 23, 2007 at St. Paul AME Church, 2260 Hunt Street, Detroit, MI 48207. A public burial ceremony by Kappa Alpha PSI Fraternity will take place at 1pm followed by the family memorial service. Flowers may be sent to Cobb's Funeral Home, 151 Orchard Lake Road, Pontiac, MI 48341 to arrive on Fri, June 22, 2007. (248) 858-2640. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Robert L. Gordon Scholarship Fund, c/o Kappa alpha PSI Fraternity, 47003 Brooks Lane, Plymouth, MI 48170. Please sign his guest book at Legacy.com
Read MoreTo the Gordon Family,
God Keep You and Your Family Close in This Time of Loss
Offering a heartfelt prayer in sympathy that God will bless and comfort you and your family in his own loving way.
God Bless
Bettye Riley-Lee
July 04, 2007 | Inkster, MI
To the family of Robert Gordon, my deepest sympathy goes to the entire family.
God bless you,
Kendrick Darneal
Kappa Alpha Psi Fratenity, Inc.
Kendrick Darneal
June 25, 2007 | Cane Ridge, TN
To Kim and Cedric,
We were so saddended to hear that your father had passed away. We've been pouring through pictures of your Mom and Dad and remember all the wonderful occasions we spent together, including holidays and the Black and White Balls. Although we were not able to attend the memorial service, please know that our hearts were with you and that we've been praying for you.
God Bless,
Hershal and Jennifer Brown
June 23, 2007 | Ann Arbor, MI
To The Gordon Family,
I am from the same hometown as Bob, same fraternity & I wanted to come to be at my brother's home going service. He will be sadly missed
I was the librarian for the 100 voice choir of Kappa Alpha Psi that he put together in Louisville ,KY as Grand Polemarch. I thank him for that opportunity. I love you,
Michelangelo M. Taylor
michelangelo taylor
June 22, 2007
To the Gordon Family,
Sadden by the lost, you & I will always have the good memories of Bob that cannot be taken away from us. I love you always & thank you for the opportunity to give remarks at his final Christian service. The honor is all mine. If you ever need me, please call.......
riccardo johnson
June 22, 2007 | Chicago, IL
To The Gordon Family,
We were saddened to hear of Bob's passing.
There are many memories from the past that the Hamiltons and Gordons share.
Kim, you baby sat for our first born, (Cynthia). Cedric, we remeber you as a cute little boy, and a high school football great.
Iris, we are sure that GOD chose a wonderful companion for Bob, when HE chose you.
GOD bless you in the days ahead.
Love,
Lionel and Mazie Hamilton and family (Ann Arbor, Mi.)
Mazie Hamilton
June 22, 2007 | Ann Arbor, MI
Dear Irys and family,
May your cherished memories of the happy times you knew help to ease the pain and sorrow that is such a part of you, and though, now there is no sunchine in this lonley world you're in. May in time, those loving memories bring you hope and peace again. May the loving thoughts that surround you today help in some measure to comfort your heat, with love and sympathy. Fatima's Flower Boutique
Fatima Muldowney
June 22, 2007 | Inkster, MI
Dear Irs and Gordon family words can not express the lost you are feeling, but know that God is watching over you and your family in your time of sympathy. God Blessed you from the Bivins Family Jerome sr, Stacey, Ashley and Jerome jr.
Jerome Bivins
June 20, 2007 | Inkster, MI
To Iris & all Family Members,
There are no words to express love or sympathy to you. Please know that Bob was a truly caring person in every way.
May God Continue to Bless you and the Family. You will always have the Good Memories that cannot be lost. We love you and we are here for you always.
john ,joan & jarell Finn
June 19, 2007 | Ann Arbor, MI
