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1930 - 2008
 Dr. Billy K. Gordon, 78, passed away Friday, May 9, 2008, at his home at The Inn at Wyngate, Barboursville, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Monday, May 12, 2008 at the Wallace Funeral Home and Chapel, Barboursville, by Dr. Ed Grant and Rev. Ralph Sager. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Bill was born March 9, 1930 in Louisville, KY, the son of the late Clyde Gordon and Susie Perry Gordon Shouse. He was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Ellen Ritter. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Joy and Jeff Ranson of Hurricane, WV and Rosemary and Tom Braley of Huntington; three grandchildren, Laura Harrigan, Aubrey Morris, and Chad Braley: and ten great grandchildren. He is also survived by Pamela Eller, her daughters, Erin, Kristin, and Laurin and their children. Dr. Gordon retired in 1998 from Marshall University after having taught 31 years in the Dept. of Education, College of Graduate Studies. Bill enjoyed singing and was a member of several Barbershop Quartets over the years. He also sang with the Thundertones Barbershop Chorus of Barboursville, WV, The Singing Kernels of Ashland, KY, and the Steele Memorial United Methodist Church Choir. He was an avid tennis player at Ritter Park and enjoyed the company of his many friends through Steele Memorial's Singles Class. Friends may call from 6-8 Sunday at the Wallace Funeral Home and one hour prior to services on Monday. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to The Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington, 3100 Staunton Road, Huntington, WV, 25702, or the Steele Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 346, Barboursville, WV 25504. |
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There are currently 22 condolences.
KK (Morgan) Smith
cdsmith1949_2@yahoo.com
Sunday May 18, 2008 at
9:22 PM
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Dear Joy and Rosemary, I will never forget just moving from Lincoln Co. and my sister, Monica, and I joining your B'ville softball team. Your dad was our coach and was a wonderful, warm, and accepting human being to us "outlanders". I have no doubt he was the same in every field of endeavor. I was never fortunate enough to have him for any class on campus, but we did cross paths many years ago. We danced a couple of numbers and even sang a number together. He spoke very highly of you girls. He had a great love for you both, as I am sure you had for him. Always have warm memories of your dad and save those "Bill" stories for your children and grandchildren. I'm sure you've got some pricless ones! With Sympathy, KK Smith
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Larry Perry
mpperry@bellsouth.net_
Saturday May 17, 2008 at
5:21 PM
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I am so so sorry. I wish I had known --I was talking to my sister, Judy, on Wednesday and we were both really sorry to hear that. Course our parents, Jack and Cornell have both passed and we know how hard that can be. Truly sorry.
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Alice Bohannon Collier
Friday May 16, 2008 at
10:47 PM
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Joy and Rosemary,
I was so sorry to hear about the death of your father. I have many good memories of him, and of our time at Cropper. He was a kind,talented, and helpful man. I hadn't seen him(or you!) in years, but I remember him and your family well. He taught me how to not strike out in softball! Mother and I were remembering the time he fell off the stage at one of the Cropper graduations.What a memory! He was a good teacher and coach. I last saw him at a restaurant in Shelbyville probably more than twenty years ago. He recognized me, but at first I didn't recognize him. I know it was a long time ago, because I remember my son was very young, and he's 27 now.
I lost my father a couple of years ago, and know it is a great loss. Mother is still here, but not doing very well.My brother David is an attorney in Richmond, Ky., and has two daughters who both live in New York City. I'm a world history teacher at Shelby County High-just can't seem to get away from there, but it's very different now, and doesn't even seem like the place I went to high school. I live near Middletown in Jefferson County.I was married for 26 years, but am now divorced and have a married grown son,Clay, who lives in California and works in computer science at Stanford University, but no grandchildren yet.
Hope both of you and your families are well-
Alice (Bohannon) Collier
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Kathy Howser Nichols
clerkkathy@gmail.com
Friday May 16, 2008 at
5:11 PM
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Joy & Rosemary,
So sorry to hear about your father, and sorry we have lost touch these last few years. He was a dear man, one of my links to the past. Eddie & I send our love. I had kept in touch through Vicki Jeffs & the Millers. Would love to reconnect at some point. Please contact me when you can.
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Charles M. Gabhart
Thursday May 15, 2008 at
10:12 PM
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Joy and Rosemary, Bill was my first cousin, four years younger than I, my mother being Stella, Susie's older sister. After the death of his father, he and Aunt Susie visited in our home on many occasions. In the recent past he and I visited by telephone several times, but not in the last few years. I was unaware of his illness and regret hearing the news my younger brother, Terry, shared with me today. Please know you have my fondest condolences, but I know you both will always cherish the closeness you shared with Bill, as he always spoke lovingly of you both. Bless you.
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Walton Tracy Stodghill
stodghillw@bellsouth.net
Thursday May 15, 2008 at
8:12 PM
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Joy & Rosemary I am so sorry to hear about your father. Johnny Perry and Jeannie Powell(Stodghill) send their prayers
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Terry Hall
Thursday May 15, 2008 at
4:46 PM
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Dear Joy and Rosemary,
I read with sadness the death of Mr.Gordon. I'm sure you don't remember me but I remember both of you from long ago. I was at Cropper School in the school year of 1962-63 when your Dad served as Principal, Teacher, and Coach. I was Valedictorian of that 8th grade class and a member of the basketball team that won the County Championship. Your Dad was a fine man, teacher, and coach. It was a very good year in the words of Frank Sinatra. I was lucky enough to run into him a couple of years ago at a Funeral Home in Shelbyville and we had a nice talk. I hope both of you are doing well and I'm sure you have many fond memories of Mr.Gordon.
Sincerely,
Terry Hall
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Kathleen Cook Turner
Thursday May 15, 2008 at
3:35 PM
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Rosemary, I was so sad to hear about Bill. He was one of my favorite professors.
Steve and I have sent a donation to Hospice.
We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy and Steve Turner
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Terry and Sandy Gabhart
saddles_n_songs@hughes.net
Thursday May 15, 2008 at
7:46 AM
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Joy and Rosemary,
We just saw the ad in the Shelbyville paper this morning. We are so sorry to hear of Billy's passing. We sort of lost touch the last year and did not know he was ill. His quartet was the first to sing directly to Sandy and we loved him a lot and will miss him. Wish we could have known so we could have come to the funeral. sincerely, Terry and Sandy
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Todd & Dottie Burris
tdlmburris@yahoo.com
Monday May 12, 2008 at
9:59 PM
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Rosemary I was deeply sadened to hear of the passing of your father. I know he had been sick for quite a while. I know it must be hard to say goodbye, but remember he will not suffer any longer. If you need anything please contact us.
All our love and prayers,
Todd and Dottie
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vicki Sweeney
Monday May 12, 2008 at
7:51 PM
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My thoughts are with you Rosemary and Joy.Your Dad was such a nice man. I will always remember how much fun he and your Mom were to all of us teenagers.I know he will be greatly missed!
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Dan and Freda Kimsey
kimsey2@verizon.net
Monday May 12, 2008 at
5:22 PM
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Rosemary and Joy,
We are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. You have our deepest sympathy. We have many great memories of Elm St. in Barboursville.
Dan and Freda Kimsey
Parkersburg,WV
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Clark and Sherry Reynolds
cesbrey@yahoo.com
Monday May 12, 2008 at
3:29 PM
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Please know that we remember your father with warmest memories of great times spent together on Elm Street. Our deepest sympathy to you at this time.
In Christ Jesus,
Clark and Sherry
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Mrs. William Fletcher
Monday May 12, 2008 at
2:17 PM
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So very sorry to hear about your Dad,Rosemary. Sympathies to all of you
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JACK AND SUSAN MILLER
Monday May 12, 2008 at
10:35 AM
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JOY, LAURA AND AUBREY,
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD AND GRANDDAD. YOU WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS AND IF WE CAN DO ANYTHING TO HELP YOU PLEASE CALL. LOVE YOU ALL SUSAN AND JACK
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Angelia Spencer
laneanne@aol.com
Monday May 12, 2008 at
10:07 AM
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Dear Joy, I'm so sorry to hear about your father. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I will be praying for you and your family. Love and miss you, Angelia.
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Susan Moore
Monday May 12, 2008 at
9:34 AM
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Dear Rosemary , I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. You and Tom are in my heart, my thoughts, and my prayers.
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Ritter Park Tennis Center
Monday May 12, 2008 at
9:14 AM
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We will miss Bill, with his ready smile and self-deprecating wit. He was a 'steady Eddie' on the court and always dependable to show up.
Bill belonged to a group of men players of a certain age, who it was always a pleasure and an honor to play with.
You were always going to have a good time on the court when Bill was around.
He will be missed . . .
The Ritter Park Tennis Center
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Ginger Chapman
regnig62@aol.com
Monday May 12, 2008 at
8:12 AM
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I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time..
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Ann Blankenship Reynolds
Monday May 12, 2008 at
7:01 AM
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Dear Joy and Rosemary,
Just wanted you to know that you are in my prayers.
Ann Blankenship Reynolds
Rocky Mount, NC
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Linda Carson
Sunday May 11, 2008 at
9:10 PM
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Joy, Rosemary, and all your family,
I am so sorry to hear about your father. Although, I never knew him, he must have been special because you two girls are. You are in our hearts and prayers. I know how tough this can be, please know I send my heartfelt sympathies. Linda, Rick and family
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rick and connie ranson
Sunday May 11, 2008 at
2:23 PM
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Mrs Joy, you are in our prayers. we love you very much.
rick and connie
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