Louis C. Gordon, 76, of Peoria passed away Saturday Oct. 9, 2010 at his residence.
He was born on Nov 11, 1933 in Gilliland, Tx the son of Cleve and Loys Bell Gordon. He married Betty Hughes on Nov 21, 1981 in Peoria. She passed away on September 20,, 2009 in Peoria. He was also preceded in death by one sister and two brothers.
Surviving is one son Kenneth Hawkins and one daughter Anita Gray both of Peoria. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren as well as one brother Jo Gordon of Vernon, TX and one sister Louise Woodward of Florida.
A US Army Veteran he worked for Caterpillar Inc for many years retiring in 1994. He was an avid bowler, being inducted into the Illinois Bowling Hall of Fame.
Cremation Rites have been accorded with no services scheduled. Memorials may be given in name to Passages Hospice 315 N. Prairie Street Bloomington, IL 61701. To send online condolences please visit www.peoriafuneral.com