Service Details
His Homegoing Service will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, July 1st. at 6:00 p.m. in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. Visitation will be in the funeral home that Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the service.
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Frederich D. Gordon III, 64, completed his earthly journey on June 20, 2021. He was born in Evanston, IL on August 16, 1956, the son of the late Frederich D. and Jessica Agnes (Bonner) Gordon II.
Fred, proudly, served his country with the U. S. Army from 1974 until 1980, and was a decorated Rifle Marksman. He later served with the Wisconsin National Guard. Throughout his life, Fred lived in Evanston, IL, Zion, IL, Fort Hood, TX, North Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA, Marietta, GA, Kenosha, WI, and finally here in Racine.
Surviving are his children, Frederich Douglas Gordon IV, of Appleton, WI, Tawanda Lashawn Gordon, and Catrice Marie Gordon, both of Kenosha; grandchildren, Sharika S. Gordon, Yadra A. Gordon, Frederich D. Gordon V, De Vontae RaShawn Gordon, De’Von LaShaun Gordon, De’Asia Essence Gordon, Trevon Gordon, Deandre Lamar Jennings, Janiyah Ki’ara Jennings, Ashyah L. Gordon, Nevayah Gordon, Jalen Marquis Jennings, and Taelon Gordon, six great grandchildren, plus his dearest, De ’Vontae RaShawn Gordon Jr. (Vj), “peanut”; siblings, Donald A. Gordon, of Dixon, IL, Denise Gordon, of Murphysboro, IL, Wayne E. (Maria) Gordon, of San Antonio, TX, and Michael T. Gordon, of Elgin, IL. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends also survive him. In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his former and second spouse, Barbara Gordon; grandfather, Frederich D. Gordon I; grandmother, Jackie (Ganner) Gordon; uncle, Charles Gordon; and aunt, Bertnella Sims.
Lee Broadway Sr says
Rest in my brother!.
Anonymous says
Prayer to the family
Anonymous says
RIH my friend. Your big heart and smile will forever shine!
Willie J. Foster says
To the children of Mr Fred Gordon, (Tawanda, Fred, and Catrice) I’m truly sorry for the loss of you dear father. I know you’ll always miss, and think of him on special occasions, but cherish all the wonderful memories you’ve shared, and know he’s no longer suffering.🙏🏽 To my friend Virginia my condolences on your loss of your children’s father. May you find peace and strength in The Lord ❤️
Erica Gillentine says
Mr.Fred was an amazing person to work with and get to know. I loved listening to his stories about life. He would always make me laugh. I will definitely cherish all the memories we created.
Jowauna Owens says
Praying for the Gordon family during this difficult time. I will miss talking to Mr. Gordon about his military service and seeing his smile. May he rest in peace and may Tawanda, Fred, and Catrice find comfort in the memories he left them.
Krissy Zielke says
Fred, although we didn’t get to see you near enough, the times we did meant the world to your grandkids and I. You were sure a great man who will be dearly missed by us all. Until we meet again, rest easy! Your grandkids love you!
The Bonner Family Tree says
We Love You Fred! God Rest Your Soul! Your In Our Hearts! Your Love And Memories Are With Us! You Are The Definition Of Family! You Touched Everyone and We Miss You Dearly!
The Bonner Family Tree says
We Love You Fred! Your In Our Hearts! You Touched Everyone! You Are The Definition Of Family! We Miss You! Peace My Dear Cousin! God Rest Your Soul!
Michael Massey says
To a very good man. Rest In Peace brother Fred. Will see you again.
Kitt Lindsey says
RIH Fred
janiyah jennings says
I love you so much grandad and I miss you so so much I swear to god I do:((