GORDON OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri
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GORDON, Barry Dean 1932 - 1968

A Boulder City man became the state's 67th traffic fatality May 20, 1968, when 
struck by a truck near Henderson, NV, city limits, according to Highway Patrol 
reports. Pronounced dead on arrival at Rose de Lima Hospital was Barry D. Gordon, 
35, of 623 California St. The victim was taken to Palm Mortuary in Henderson 
where an autopsy was performed. Deputies ordered the autopsy when the victim's 
blood-soaked shirt was located by Henderson police almost two miles from the 
accident. The victim had been badly beaten and robbed before the accident. 
Deputies are still searching for the dead man's wallet. The accident occurred, 
according to patrol reports, when a truck, operated by James Clark of Carson 
City, northbound on the Boulder highway, struck Gordon, who was wearing dark 
pants and walking in the same direction. The victim was knocked 163 feet by the 
impact. Military services for the deceased were held Saturday afternoon, May 25 
at 4:00 under the direction of Father Gerard Fanning of St. Andrews Catholic 
Church, Boulder City. Burial was in the Boulder City Cemetery. Mr. Gordon, born 
Dec 23, 1932, is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gloria Gordon, Boulder City, NV, and 
formerly of Montrose, MO; his mother, Mrs. Mabel Gordon, Las Vegas, NV; his 
father, Bill Gordon, Pocatello, ID; one sister, Mrs. Louise Craig, Las Vegas and one 
brother, Bill Gordon, Las Vegas. Mr. Gordon was employed as a waiter at the 
Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas.

GORDON, Roy J. Jr. 1958 - 1997

Kansas City Star, Mar 4 1997 - R. J. Gordon Jr., 38, Kansas City, MO. passed away 
Saturday, March 1, 1997, at home, of a lengthy illness. Memorial services will be 
7 p. m. Tuesday, March 4, at good Samaritan Project. 3030 Walnut. Memorial 
contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Project. Mr. Gordon was born July 
23, 1958, in Clinton, MO. Roy was a 1978 graduate of Oak Park High School. He 
was employed for 17 years by Midland Lithography. His free time was spent in 
and around his home, gardening, landscaping and enjoying the company of many 
friends and his dog, Mia, and cat, Kit. He was a giving man to all he held close, 
including volunteer work with the Good Samaritan Project. Survivors include his 
life partner, Gary Mosby, and his loving family, parents, Roy Sr. and Laura Gordon; 
sister and brother-in-law, Darless Collins and Don Spencer, Gainsville. TX.; 
brother and sister-in-law, Laurie and David Grossman, Parkville, MO.; brother and 
sister-in-law Brian and Christine Gordon, Kansas City, MO.; and eight loving 
nieces and nephews. (Arrangements: Morticians Service)

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