George Henry Gordon

George Gordon Sr. was born October 16, 1941 to the late Henry and Marie Gordon in Pineville, LA. He was the second born of twelve children, a family built on love and faith.George was baptized at an early age and attended Peabody High School. At the age of 15, he met the love of his life, Betty James and soon married in 1963. To this union, six children were born; George, Michael, Byron, Anthony, Eric and Christopher. In 1967, George and Betty made the decision to relocate to Detroit, MI where they would spend the next 40 years. George, also known as "Paw-Paw" lived a fulfilling life, raising his family, while working at Ford Motor Company for over 31 years before his retirement in 2000. In his spare time, he enjoyed working on cars, fishing and gardening. He prided himself on having one of the best lawns on the block. He also enjoyed long rides around town and especially joy-riding around Belle Isle. In 2004, George was reunited with his siblings when he moved back to Pineville, LA where he spent the remainder of his life. George was called home on December 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marie and Henry Gordon; one son, Michael Gordon; four sisters, Leona Foster, Shirley Mitchell, Margaret Monette, Priscilla Bonham; and 2 grandchildren, Takela and Allen Gordon. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Betty; five sons, George Jr. (Jolande), Byron (Christine), Anthony (Jackie), Eric (Sonja) and Christopher; four sisters, Azelia Scott, Gilda Gordon, Alice Coleman (Leon), Theresa Whitley; three brothers, Albert Gordon (Sherry), Ronald Gordon (Bernadine), Robert Gordon (Susan); sixteen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends."Please keep the family in prayer.~Miller & Hill "The Funeral Directors"