LaVale—Wilbert F. "Will" Gordon, Sr. 80, of LaVale, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Born in Mount savage, MD, on September 19, 1939, he was the son of the late Margaret (Powell) and Hayes R. Gordon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Sgt. Wilbert F. "Junior" Gordon, Jr., U.S. Army Ret.; two brothers; and five sisters.
Will attended Allegany High School, and served his country in the United States Army as a medic in Korea. After his discharge, he continued to service his country in the Army National Guard. Will was a teamster, and was a member of Local 453.
He was a member of the VFW Henry Hart, 1411 and American Legion Fort Cumberland Post 13. Through his association with Rev. David Dayhoff, he was lead to the Lord on December 9, 2015. Since that time, he has been faithful to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Will is survived by his wife, Hilda C. Gordon, whom he married on May 19, 1961; children, Roxanne Saxberg and husband Scott, Victor R. Gordon and wife Eva, and Timmy R. Gordon and wife Rebecca; daughter-in-law, Wendy Gordon; grandchildren, who were his great joy, Master Sgt. Ashley and husband Master Sgt. Chris, Sgt. First Class Brett and wife Kelly, Jeremy and wife Amanda, Danielle and husband Craig, Joshua, Austin, Connor, Jillian, Wayde, Jocelyn and husband Jason, and Luke; great-grandchildren, Uriah, Elias, Jonah, Samuel, Miles, Reagan, Silas, and Levi; brother, Chester H. Gordon; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the Home Hospice staff at the UPMC Western Maryland Hospital, and the Veteran Administration Home Care Primary Care Team for excellent care extended to Will during his illness.
Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Avenue, Cumberland, on Monday, June 1, 2020, from 10 a.m. until noon. Funeral Services will begin at noon with Rev. David Dayhoff officiating. Burial will be in the Maryland State Veteran's Cemetery, Rocky Gap.
Military honors will be accorded by the Fort Cumberland Post 13 Honor Guard.
In lieu of sending flowers, those wishing to honor Will's memory may do so by making contributions to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.
Condolences for the family may be left at www.ScarpelliFH.com