Gordon Francis "Tad" Wilson, Jr.

Gordon Francis Wilson, Jr., also known as Tad, died on November 1, 2026 at 93 years of age. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Margaret “Peggy” Henican Wilson; children, Gordon Peter, Alice Boning, Peter Henican, and Carter Cleveland (Page Lowry)’ and grandchildren, Margaret “Maggie”, Frances, Carter Jr., Jane Lowry, Pierre Jr., Christian Ellis, and Claire “Lottie” Lottinger Wilson.

Gordon attended Lasalle Grammar School, Taft School in Watertown, Connecticut, Newman School, and Tulane University, where he received bachelor and law degrees. He practiced law in Louisiana for over 55 years, retiring at age 77. Besides membership in the New Orleans, Louisiana, and Federal Bar associations, he was a member of the New Orleans and Louisiana Associations of Defense Counsel, International Association of Defense Counsel, and Federation of Defense Counsel. He was past president of the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, vice president of New Orleans Defense Counsel, and served for many years as a delegate to the Louisiana Bar House of Delegates. He was an adjunct professor at both Tulane and Loyola Law Schools and a guest lecturer at LSU Law School.

In the years 1957-1959, He served in the U.S. Army, mostly at U.S. Army Intelligence Pacific Headquarters, Fort Shafter, Honolulu Hawaii, receiving an officer’s commission while on active duty.

He was president and board member of the Mental Health Association of New Orleans, Youth Alternatives Inc., and the Greenhouse. He was a vice president and director of the Southeast Louisiana Council of Girl Scouts America. He was a director of the New Orleans Symphony and the New Orleans Opera Association.

The services will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at St. Mary’s Assumption Church, 2030 Constance St. New Orleans, LA. The visitation will begin at 10:00 am until the memorial mass at 11:00. The interment will be private, but all guests are invited to a reception at New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club following the mass.