William "Bill" Edward Gordon Jr.

A Celebration Of Life Service for William Edward Gordon, Jr, 80, of Mabank, will be held at 11 am on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Payne Springs United Methodist Church in Payne Springs with Pastor Chris Bynum, Rev. David Lanicek, and Pastor Jody Jones officiating.

William (Bill) passed away on August 6, 2023, surrounded by his wife and children in his home after a year long battle with cancer.

He was born to William Edward Gordon Sr. and Edith Grace Phillips-Gordon on August 14,1942 in Gladewater, TX and attended Kilgore High School. He married his sweetheart Patsy Lou Owens on August 4, 1959. They celebrated 64 years of marriage this year.

He was employed at the United States Post Office from 1962-1999. He was a very sociable person and really loved people. He was involved in many organizations including a Bass Fishing Club, Hella Square Dance Club, HAM Radio Club, The Shriners, The Malakoff Masonic Lodge, serving as Master and Secretary, and The Texas Cushman Club for 40 years, where he served as president.

William is survived by his wife Patsy, his daughters Debra Gordon Zanolini and husband Paul, Cheryl Gordon and son William Gordon III (Butch) and wife Charity.

Grandchildren:

Tony Zanolini and wife Stephanie, Andy Zanolini and wife Kaci, Crystal Taylor, Chris Zanolini and wife Brooke, Justin Young and wife Ashley, Hayli Mitchell and husband Rick, Josiah Young and wife Nicki, Jeremy Young, Jacob Young, William Gordon IV and girlfriend Rachel Athas, Joshua Gordon, Rachel Gordon, Tiffany Gordon and John Gordon.

Great- grandchildren:

Ryan Zanolini, MaKenna Bragg, Brandon Taylor, Dylan Zanolini, Ethan Zanolini, MaKade Bragg, Emma Young, Kaleb Zanolini, Easton Zanolini, Maddix Zanolini, Elliot Young, Georgianna Young, Emersyn Mitchell, Kadence Zanolini, Henry Young, Major Zanolini, Kyler Mitchell and Masyn Mitchell

Sisters:

Diane Svacina and Carol Keno and husband Frank.

As well as numerous nieces and nephews.

The family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society in Lieu of flowers.