Obituary for William Edward "Bill" Gordon Sr.
South Glens Falls
William Edward Gordon Sr., 74, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born March 26, 1948, in Granville, he was the son of the late Maxim Gordon and Jean Shaw.
Bill graduated from Whitehall Central School. He continued his education during his time with the Air Force taking some college course.
After high school, he proudly joined the United States Air Force in 1967 until 1971.
Bill was a communicant of Notre Dame church in Whitehall.
He was employed as a prison guard, painters union d.c. 9, and a greeter at Walmart.
Bill was very proud of his service in the military and enjoyed hunting, fishing on the bay in Whitehall, NY Giants, NY Yankees, his dogs, music, being sober for 30 years, and spending time with friends and family.
He was a member of the VFW in Whitehall.
In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by his loving wife, Naomi Gordon.
Left to cherish his memory include his children, Darlene Fuller (Jay), Jessica Helm (Peter), Lisa Helm (Adam Helm), and William Gordon Jr.; his grandchildren, Bradley, Cody, Kyle, Andrew, Isaiah, Becca, Aiden, Cameron, Rylee, Liam, Lily, and Bella who he lovingly called wacko; siblings, Jean Legault (Husky), Kevin Gordon (Suzanne), and Cheryl Huntington (Scott); dogs, Sadie and Alya; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends and family may call from 11am to 1pm on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home 136 Main St. South Glens Falls, NY 12803. Please dress appropriately.
A funeral service will be held following the hours at the funeral home at 1pm.
Burial will follow at 2:30pm at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery 200 Duell Rd Schuylerville, NY 12871.
A special shout out to Glen Delk for all he did during their 30 year friendship especially the last few weeks of his life.
Memorial donations in Bill’s memory can be made to C.R. Wood Cancer Center c/o Glens Falls Hospital Foundation 126 South St. Glens Falls, NY 12801.
William Edward Gordon Sr., 74, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born March 26, 1948, in Granville, he was the son of the late Maxim Gordon and Jean Shaw.
Bill graduated from Whitehall Central School. He continued his education during his time with the Air Force taking some college course.
After high school, he proudly joined the United States Air Force in 1967 until 1971.
Bill was a communicant of Notre Dame church in Whitehall.
He was employed as a prison guard, painters union d.c. 9, and a greeter at Walmart.
Bill was very proud of his service in the military and enjoyed hunting, fishing on the bay in Whitehall, NY Giants, NY Yankees, his dogs, music, being sober for 30 years, and spending time with friends and family.
He was a member of the VFW in Whitehall.
In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by his loving wife, Naomi Gordon.
Left to cherish his memory include his children, Darlene Fuller (Jay), Jessica Helm (Peter), Lisa Helm (Adam Helm), and William Gordon Jr.; his grandchildren, Bradley, Cody, Kyle, Andrew, Isaiah, Becca, Aiden, Cameron, Rylee, Liam, Lily, and Bella who he lovingly called wacko; siblings, Jean Legault (Husky), Kevin Gordon (Suzanne), and Cheryl Huntington (Scott); dogs, Sadie and Alya; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends and family may call from 11am to 1pm on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home 136 Main St. South Glens Falls, NY 12803. Please dress appropriately.
A funeral service will be held following the hours at the funeral home at 1pm.
Burial will follow at 2:30pm at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery 200 Duell Rd Schuylerville, NY 12871.
A special shout out to Glen Delk for all he did during their 30 year friendship especially the last few weeks of his life.
Memorial donations in Bill’s memory can be made to C.R. Wood Cancer Center c/o Glens Falls Hospital Foundation 126 South St. Glens Falls, NY 12801.