Theodore “Ted” Gordon, Sr.

Theodore “Ted” Gordon, Sr., 80, passed away October 17, 2020 in Panama City Beach, Fl, where he resided for the last 3 years. Prior to moving to Florida, he lived in Parkside, PA. Ted was a graduate of Ridley High School and went on to work for Sun Oil as a Merchant Marine and then a Union truck driver for Chemical Leaman Tank Lines for many years. He also owned and operated Gordon and Son Exterminating until his retirement. Ted was a highly active member of his community while living in Parkside, belonging to The Republican Committee, Big Brothers, the Brookhaven Lions Club, and the Parkside Methodist Church. He was an avid fisherman and read the Daily Times front to back daily. He was also a former member of the Parkside Fire Company Fire Police.

For many years, the thing he enjoyed most, was dressing up as Santa Clause on Christmas Eve and delivering gifts to the homes of friends and neighbors.

He was predeceased by his daughter Lisa Richardson and his sisters Janet Shapuda and Peggy Gordon.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years Ardele Ruth Gordon; his children Vicki Tiedeken (Shawn) and Ted Gordon, Jr. (Traci); his grandchildren Jeff and Rachel Tiedeken, Aidan and Abigail White, and Bailey Searfoss; and his siblings Wesley Gordon (Margo), Steven Gordon (Patricia), Edward Gordon (Marion), and Mary Gordon.

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic all services have been postponed until a later date.

All services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105 (stjude.org). Online condolences can be sent via www.batemanfuneralhome.com