Birth date: Jul 31, 1938 Death date: Jul 1, 2022
Long time Memphis resident and Attorney, James Lloyd Gordon, passed away on July 1, 2022 at the age of 83. Jim, known to his friends as Skeet, was born to John L Gordon and Opal Anderson Gordon on July 31, 1938. He received his hi Read Obituary
Jim, Ollie Jamieson, Wade Harrison and I were good friends at East High. We had a lot of fun and drank a lot of beer. He had a lovely sister, Judy and an equally lovely mother. Lisa was just a little brat. I saw him only occasionally after that, in Overton Square or at Seessell's where he gave out candy. I didn't know he had died until Ollie's brother Ray told me the other day. He always seemed to enjoy life.
Met Skeet over 50 yrs ago when I lived in Memphis. We had numerous mutual friends and acquaintances as well as my late brother Barry and his wife Diane. We weren’t in touch on a continuous basis but always picked up where we had left off. My sister in law Diane relayed messages back and forth to us. Saw Skeet 5 yrs on last trip to Memphis from CA and spoke to him in late June. He will always be remembered as loving and fully enjoying life and everyone in it. He was truly one of a kind and will be greatly missed.
I first met Jim at the Desoto Masonic Lodge #299 in the '90s. He was a gregarious, friendly gentleman with a pocketful of candy. We frequently ran into each other in the aisles of Seesel's grocery store in Midtown Memphis and he always had candy in his pockets to share. I will miss his kindness and his joy of life.
I worked for Jim, as receptionist at law offices at 707 Adams. We always were exchanging recipes..
Nearly ever week he would bring some “ good cooking” to me. He loved to give me books! Both of us were Readers!!
Always called me on my birthday!! Never missed a year!!
Will miss you Jim! Love to his family
Jan Mcgregor
My brother Jim was one of the funniest, sharpest and sweetest gentleman
I knew in my lifetime.
He loved to laugh and have fun and his stories and jokes were monumental. One could say his sense of humor was unbeatable. My sister, Lisa, and I were many times the butt of his jokes, but it was most often good natured fun.
Friends who knew him well appreciated his love and caring and the affection he felt for them.
He will be greatly missed, but we will always remember the light he was in our lives. Rest well sweet Brother. Love you so much.
Judy
For many years, I spent Thanksgiving Day in Houston with the entire Gordon family & it was the highlight of the fall season. Jim was a big part of the celebration & kept us laughing the entire time. I will miss his sense of humor and love of life. Thanks for the good memories and rest in peace, Jim.
I have fond memories of Jim from the Woman's Exchange, where he was well-known and loved as "The Candy Man." He possessed a vast knowledge and great sense of humor. I remember his great love and regard for his sisters and nieces, whose beauty he was fond of extolling. You will be greatly missed. Condolences to his family and friends.
Even though I haven’t seen him in years, I have lots of good memories of Skeet. This one that stands out was when I was laid up with a broken leg. He showed up on a regular basis bearing good books he thought I would like. His choices were great and made recuperation so much better. Condolences to his family and friends.
