of West Helena,, AR
October 17, 1949 - January 18, 2020
Raymond Gordon, 70, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020. He was born Monday, October 17, 1949 in Wabash, Arkansas to James Gordon and Betty Von Kanel Gordon.
Raymond leaves behind his wife, Ella O'Neal Gordon; two sons, Ryan Gordon (Terri) of Nipomo, California, Jon Gordon also of Nipomo, California; four daughters, Renee Kettler (Jeremy) of Denver, CO, Jenna Gordon of Brookland, Arkansas, Shelby Gentry (Kenneth) of West Helena, Arkansas and Kim Kelso of Heber Springs, Arkansas; nine grandchildren, Grant Gordon, Dylan Gordon, Dakota Gordon, Brittany Wheeler (Joel Doyle), Caroline Branch (Alex), Madi Kelso, Mary Kate Kelso, Destiny Gordon and Wyatt Gordon; two great-grandchildren, Porter Doyle and Harleigh Gordon; brother, Jimmy Gordon (Madlyn) of Helena, Arkansas; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Becky Gordon and Suzie Herrington.
A chapel service for Mr. Raymond Gordon will be held Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Roller-Citizens Chapel in West Helena, Arkansas. Visitation is from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2020 also at the Chapel. Burial will follow to Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena, Arkansas.
Roller-Citizens has charge of arrangements. View and sign online guestbook www.rollercitizensfuneralhome/westhelena.
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25 Condolence(s)
Dave "Mad Dog" Madlener
Friday, January 31, 2020
Rayne always made me feel welcome when visiting Helena for the King Biscuit. A great guy always brought a smile to my face. I'll miss Rayne and will keep him in my prayers.
Philly Rains
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Sweet Friend, you will never forgotten, but you will be sorely missed.
Love you.
Janie Scaife
Friday, January 24, 2020
So sorry for your loss.
Denny Johnston
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
My thoughts and prayers is with Renee and Ella, and all of the Gordon family. Many fond memories of Rayne.
Missy Ishmael
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Ella, Shelby, Jimmy and Madlyn,
I just wanted you to know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bobby and Shirley Von Kanel
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
We are so sorry to hear about your loss . Prayers for peace and comfort for you and the family . Love you always .
Cindy Reynolds Eisemann
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Rayne was a friend to all he met...and a good friend. He loved life and had a good laugh many times. He will be missed. Heartfelt condolences to your family.
Linda lawhon
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
You will not be forgotten or replaced. You will be missed.
Holly Robins
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
To Rayne's family.....I am so sorry to hear of Rayne's passing. We worked together for years at the Health Dept. doing STD Elimination Outreach. He was the East and I was the West counterpart for our program. He was a character(!) , fun to work with and a very intelligent nurse. May you have comfort in good memories.
Sam Whitfield Iv
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Will be missed
Walter, Carol, Jeff, David,Kim and Susan
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Ella and family, we all love your family and may God be with you all always.
DorieTate
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS!!!! LOVE & PRAYERS!!!! GREAT PERSON!!!!LOVE YA!!
Carroll David Atkinson
Monday, January 20, 2020
I did not know Rayne until we worked together at Helena Wholesale, but I felt like we had know each other all our lives. All the Blues Festivals we set up and the talks we had, I will never forget. RIP my Brother.
Gene Stovall
Monday, January 20, 2020
My condolences to his family and RIP my Delta Sigma Brother.
Kaye Ferebee
Monday, January 20, 2020
Sorry to hear about Rayne. He was a good friend when you needed one.He will be missed
Sharon
Monday, January 20, 2020
Rayne was so genuine, so caring, so giving. Friends who spent time around him would always leave with smiles and joy in their hearts. He will be missed, but remembered, with fondness. Rayne’s presence touched so many lives. We were all blessed.
Ken Scaife
Monday, January 20, 2020
Rest In Peace, my friend. My condolences to the family.
Ed Jacob
Monday, January 20, 2020
Jimmy, I’m so sorry to hear of Raynie’s death, we along, with you and your sisters were ‘Wabash Kids’! All the family, for a big part, grew up with my family in the Wabash community and we were always thought of as family. I’ll alway remember Raynie’s friendship as a child. He was a very important part of my childhood as we both grew up, I have thought of him and have asked Aunt Woody how he was doing.
Again, I am very sorry about Raynie’s death and you and your family have my deepest sympathy!
Margie Hornor
Monday, January 20, 2020
Rayne was a lifelong friend who was dearly loved by everyone fortunate enough to know him. He was a very important member of Central’s Class of ‘68 & he made high school a wonderful memory for all of us. He will always be loved & forever missed. Rest In Peace, my friend. 😢
jim mayer
Monday, January 20, 2020
Rayne will be missed by all who knew him. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim & Diane Mayer
Jim Gates
Monday, January 20, 2020
Anyone who knew Rayne was blessed. He made growing up a pleasure. I will miss him! I truly cherished our friendship. Rest easy, my friend, until we meet again...
Pat Williams
Monday, January 20, 2020
I was so sorry to hear about Rayne. He was always to sweet and so funny - always a pleasure to be with. Heaven has definitely gained another Angel.
Jesse E Porter
Monday, January 20, 2020
Raynie and I had a great visit in Dr. Bells office recently. He was retired but so busy helping others which is a definition of his life. There are so many memories of him and his activities that as we all relive them we will hopefully reduce the pain of his departure from us. His family is not alone in being the benefactors of his humor, thoughtfulness and work ethic. Prayers to family and friends as we deal with this transition,
Rusty Porter
Dianna Williams Fowler
Monday, January 20, 2020
Ella and family,
What wonderful memories I have of Rayne growing up! My parents thought the world of you both! Prayers and love surround you all during this time. Heaven gained a beautiful soul!
Annetta Beauchamp McNabb
Monday, January 20, 2020
Jimmy, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate your brother’s life. I have such fond memories of Rayne as we navigated our high school years.
Blessings, Annetta