James Lloyd Gordon's Obituary
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 high school diploma from East High School in 1956. He
continued his education at Memphis State University graduating with a BS degree in 1962. In 1974 he
earned his Juris Doctorate and practiced law locally for 48 years.
In addition to practicing law, he had numerous interests. He had a pilot's license and was also
certified as a river pilot. He was an avid reader and loved sports and the outdoors. As a young man he
enjoyed camping, water skiing, fishing and handball.
He loved cooking for friends and was a master in the kitchen. He possessed a keen sense of humor
and shared stories and jokes with anyone who would listen.
He was a lifelong member of St Luke's Methodist Church in Memphis and a member of the DeSoto
Masonic Lodge, No 299.
He is survived by two sisters, Judy Gordon Florence of Houston, Texas and Lisa Gordon Gunn and
her husband Lloyd Gunn of Lenexa, Kansas. He had three lovely nieces, Camille Boggs Greene, Blythe
Boggs Riggs and Lacey Boggs Elliott. He also leaves three great-nephews and two great-nieces.
A graveside service celebrating Jim's life will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at
Memorial Park Cemetery.
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