William "Bill" H. Gordon III

William “Bill” H. Gordon III, age 76 years young, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2020. Those who went before him include his father William H. Gordon, Jr., his mother Miriam Daray Gordon, his sister Cathy Gordon Levy, former wife Donna Kollman Gordon and daughter Connie Gordon Webster. Left to cherish his memory are his children; Stacey Barry (Ronald), Becky Andrew (Ricky) and David Gordon (Laurie), his grandchildren; Rachel Sherville (Ben), Greg DiMarco, Michael DiMarco, Abby Switzer and Brennan Barry, his great-grandchildren; Austin, Brielle and Olivia Sherville and Adalyn DiMarco, his sister Gayle G. Bouligny, his longtime companion Linda Ranatza, his best friend Jerry Carroll and numerous family members and friends.

Bill was a graduate of Warren Easton High School where he was a member of the football team as a defensive end. He was a former Harahan Police Officer. Bill was the past owner of Rhythm’s Night Club. He retired after a long career in the trucking industry. He was a longtime member and director of the Harahan Irish-Italian Marching Club. Bill enjoyed bowling, motorcycle riding, clarinet playing and socializing with friends over a Jack & Coke. His spunk and sense of humor will be sorely missed by those who were honored to know and love him.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend an Evening Wake at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124 on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 from 6PM-9PM. There will be a Funeral Service held the following day on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in the Chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home at 1 o’clock in the afternoon. A committal service will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Due to the current restriction in Orleans Parish, attendees are required to wear facemasks at the funeral home. The family is grateful for your understanding and compassion in this trying time.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Geraldine Marshall, the staff of Ormond Nursing Home in Destrehan, La and St. Catherine Hospice for all of their continued help through the years. Also, an extra special thanks to Dr. Luis Arencibia for his tireless efforts, attention and medical professionalism to our Dad during his roughest times. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Dementia Society of America in memory of Bill.

To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com