Thomas J. Gordon
Attorney At Law

Thomas J. Gordon

April 6, 1941  -  October 20, 2023

Thomas J. Gordon, 82, of Champaign passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Mr. Gordon was born April 6, 1941, in Urbana, the eldest child of Daniel N. and Mary (Giblin) Gordon. He married Judy Goldenstein on June 20, 1990. In addition to his wife, survivors include his children Gina (David) Fields of Jasonville, Indiana, Sarah (Robby) Gonzales of Washington, DC, Neil (Dora) Gordon of Encinitas, California, step-son Jeffrey Goldenstein of Atlanta, Georgia, grandchildren Harrison, Milo, Lily, Tristan, Julian and Sidney, sister Angela Grussing of Royal and brothers Daniel (Rhonda) Gordon of Penfield, James Gordon (James Duncan) of Normal, and Joseph (Becky) Gordon of Loda and five nieces and nephews. Tom was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers-in-law Randall Grussing and James Evans. Tom was raised in Penfield and graduated from Armstrong High School in 1959. He excelled at basketball and baseball. He was a University of Illinois graduate and was admitted to the Illinois State Bar Association in 1969. Tom practiced law in Champaign-Urbana for 53 years. He supported University of Illinois sports and as some would say, he was the most optimistic fan. We will all miss his stories and quick wit. Visitation was held Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and the funeral was at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Morgan Memorial Home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the University of Illinois Foundation for the Thomas J. Gordon Scholarship Fund.

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