Howard Gordon

Howard Gordon, age 86, of Hot Springs, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022.

He was born on July 8, 1936, in Beecher, Wisconsin, the son of Wilford and Rose Gordon.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Ann Gordon, who passed in 2012; and one daughter, Debra Ann Gordon.

Howard is a United States Marine veteran.  He worked as a long-distance truck driver and traveled the United States for over 45 years, driving millions of miles.  He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who loved his family with all his heart.  He will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him.

He is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, Joe Gordon and Jim and Martha Gordon; one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Cary Winkler all of Hot Springs; eight grandchildren and spouses, Christopher and Katrina, Deborah and Miguel, Micheal and Cecilia, Howard, Samantha, Joey, Brad and Sierra; seven great-grandchildren, Audri, Braylee, Colton, Jaxon, Zoey, Lizzy, Lilly, Lana Mae, Athena Rae and Marissa; extended family and a host of wonderful friends.

Graveside service will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in the Mausoleum at Crestview Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Home.

Visitation will be 1:30 PM until 2:00 PM, in the Mausoleum prior to the service.

Pallbearers are Joey Gordon, Joe Gordon, Jim Gordon, Christopher Gordon, Micheal Gordon, and Howard Gordon.

Guest registry is at www.smithfamilycare.com.