William Hyatt Gordon Jr.

Dr. William Hyatt Gordon, Jr., died on March 29, 2016 after a lengthy illness. William Hyatt Gordon, Jr. “Dr. Bill” was born on December 2, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Dr. William Hyatt Gordon, Sr. and Cornelia Gordon. Bill grew up in Lubbock, where his father, Dr. William Hyatt Gordon Sr., was a well-known specialist in Cardiology. Dr. “Bill” was preceded in death by his son, Dr. William Hyatt Gordon III. He is survived by his son, David Gordon; his best friend for more than fifty-years, Simone Gordon; Ann Davis and daughter, Kimberly Davis; step-sister and brother-in-law, Gwen and Lee Stafford, and Sandra Craven, his administrator and close family friend; as well as other family members, friends and colleagues in the medical and legal community.

Bill graduated from Lubbock High School. He received his B.A. Degree in History from Rice University in 1956 and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He received a doctor of jurisprudence degree with Honor from the University of Texas Law School in Austin in 1953. He was a member of the Order of the Coif and the Chancellors Club. He was admitted to the Texas State Bar while a medical student at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. In 1963, Bill graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Post-graduate training included an internship at Vanderbilt University Hospital, Nashville, Tennessee in 1963 – 64 and a residency in neurology at the Neurological Institute of New York of Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center from 1964- 1967.

He was a Lt. Commander in the Navy during the Viet Nam War and served as staff neurologist at the U.S. Naval Hospital at St. Albans, New York from 1967-1969, and during that time served as assistant in in neurology at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City.

From 1969-1970 he was first instructor and then assistant professor of neurology at Baylor College of Medicine. He received American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry certification on 1970. Professional memberships included American Academy of Neurology; American Medical Association of Lubbock-Crosby-Garza County Medical Society.

In 1971 Dr. Gordon and his family moved to Lubbock, Texas where he became the “pioneer” neurologist in his hometown. Dr. Gordon was appointed as the Chair of Neurology and Forensic Medicine for the Texas Tech University School of Medicine by the then Dean, Dr. John Buessler. Bill is remembered as a compassionate, caring Neurologist who dedicated his life to his patients. He also gave generously of his vast medical knowledge to his colleagues. Bill was a “humble” man who walked with God. He was an active member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. He was also a member of the Lubbock Rotary Club.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to The Cure Cancer Foundation, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church or your favorite charity. Condolences may be give on our website at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com. Arrangements under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home & Memorial Park, Lubbock, TX.