Robert Herman Gordon, Sr.

Robert Herman Gordon, Sr. departed this earthly home at his residence on Friday, November 2, 2018 at the age of 83. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA for 51 years.  “Daddy Rob”, as he is affectionately known was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School Class of 1954. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a former employee of Kaiser Aluminum.  Beloved husband of 55 years to Elvina Joseph Gordon.  Loving father of Wilbert Vaughn, Alicia Scott, Robert (Patricia) Gordon, Jr., Gina Fox, Tanya Gordon, Reginald (Lateca) Gordon, and the late Charles Gordon.  Grandfather of the late Jona Fox.  Son of the late Charles Gus Gordon and Marie Dejoie.  Brother of Delores DeQuair and the late Reginald Gordon, Raymond Gordon, Rose Hogan, and Barbara Gordon.  Robert is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, offices and members of St. Paul Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service at St Paul Baptist Church, 1509 Monroe St. Gretna, LA on Friday, November 9, 2018 at 10:00a.m. Rev. Dr. Orin D. Grant, Sr., officiating  Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. until service time at the above named church.  Interment will be on Monday, November 12, 2018 at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Slidell, LA  Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA  To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.