Donald L. Gordon Jr., 76, of Rock Island, passed away Thursday December 19, 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City.

Per his wishes there will be no services at this time. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held 11:00am on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at First Evangelical Free Church, Moline.

Donald was born on December 11, 1943 in Moline, the son of Donald and Uldeane (Smith) Gordon Sr. He was a graduate of Moline High School. He later married Karen L. Thomas on July 5, 1985 in Rock Island.

Mr. Gordon had been employed by Johannes Bus Services, Rock Island.

He attended First Evangelical Free Church, Moline. Donald loved spending time with his family, fishing, hunting, camping, trap and skeet shooting.

Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Karen; daughters, Tina (Dan) Hefley, Independence, MO., Lynn Gordon, Freeport, IL; step sons, Brian (Cory) Hayes, LaGrange, KY, Geoffrey Hayes, Hampton; 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, James T. Gordon.

Online condolences may be left for the family at wheelanpressly.com.