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JOHN GORDON Obituary
JOHN W. GORDON "Breadman"
On Wednesday, April 10, 2013, John entered into eternal rest. He is survived by his wife Anita; mother, Fannie Gordon; father, James Gordon, Sr.; three daughters, LaQuanda, Nakia and Danyelle; one grandson, E'Johntae; one granddaughter, Skylynn; two sisters; one brother; and a host of other relatives and friends. Services will be held on Wednesday, April 17 at St. Stephen Baptist Church, 5757 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD. Viewing 9 a.m. until time of service, 11 a.m. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements Watson's Funeral Home.
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Sabrina Smart
April 18, 2013
I can't find the words to express how heavy my heart is at this time. As much as he will be missed. I know that he is no longer suffering but is now able to "WALK AROUND HEAVEN ALL DAY"! Walk on my FRIEND!
Tyrone & Ginny Vanzego
April 17, 2013
Anita and family, our hearts go out to all of you for the loses of a very special and loving member of your family. Big John reconnected me to the man that I am now celebrating 12 years of marriage. That's how special John is to both of us. We will keep you in our prayers. Love to you all
Phillip Hines-Bey
April 16, 2013
Anita my prays are with U and Your Family I love U Sis.
Sincerely, Phillip Hines-Bey
Apostle Jennifer Campbell
April 16, 2013
I Love you. My loving cousin!
Arnicia Rice
April 16, 2013
I send my prayers to the Gordon family may GOD continue to give you strength doing this time.
Tawanna Glover
April 16, 2013
My Sympathy is with you all at this time in the passing our our dear John.
John was a wonderful, son, father, husband, grandfather and most of all friend. He was like one of my mother's own children when we was visiting us and my mother. He would have us laughing until we cried. I will truely miss him but will keep his memory in my heart.
Felicia Bradshaw
April 16, 2013
"Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time."
Wanda Davis
April 16, 2013
The Gordon Family: My prayers are with all of you doing your time of bereavement. It was truly a pleasure to have known John and only memories of his love will carry you through.
Psalm 23 "The Lord is my shepherd...
Roberta Cooper
April 16, 2013
Anita-
John was a really nice guy he will be missed. My prayers are with you and your family during your time of sorrow.
Beatrice (Bea) Wallace
April 16, 2013
Anita
My prayers are with you and your family during this time of bereavement. Another one of God's angels has gone home. John will be missed. If there is anything that I can do please do not hesitate to call me. John was a jewel to work with as a Trustee at St Stephens Baptist Church.
From the Staff of Watson Funeral Home
April 16, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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