James B. Gordon

Jim was born and raised in Miami. He graduated from Miami High School and attended the University of Florida where he

joined Pi Lambda Phi fraternity and became a lifelong avid gator fan.

Jim went in his father's and grandfather's footsteps. He was eventually running the family business, Gordon Funeral Home which was founded in 1938. In 1989, Gordon Funeral Home and Riverside Chapel joined forces and became Riversiden Gordon Memorial Chapels. Jim was also well known in South Florida's Jewish Community. The funeral business wasn't just his career, it became his personal calling as he helped countless families during their most difficult time. Jim is survived by his wife Henrietta, his daughter Lynn, and his son David (Marci). In 1995, he lost his oldest son Craig who he worked along side for many years.Jim's compassion stretched beyond the families he comforted as was evident in his love for animals.

Services were held at Bet

Breira Samu-el or Olam, 9400 SW

87th Avenue, Miami FL 33176

(305)n 595-1500, Rabbin Jaime

Aklepi. Burial will follow at Mount

Nebo Kendall.

Donations in his memory can be

made to the Humane Society or

Jewish Family Service.

Arrangementsn undern the

direction of Riverside Gordon Memorial Chapels. Published in The Miami Herald on February 18, 2011

Arrangements under the direction of Riverside Gordon Memorial Chapels, Miami, FL.