Merle Steven Gordon

Merle Steven Gordon, age 57 of Anna, died Monday, June 26, 2023 at his home. He was born December 30, 1965 in Muskegon, MI, the son of Harold William and Myrtle May (Bissell) Gordon.

Merle is survived by his son, Andrew Gordon of Belleville; sister, Bonnie (Rick) Cast of Anna; brothers, Eugene (Barbie) Gordon of Ottowa, Raymond (Rhonda) Gordon and Abe Gordon, all of Muskegon, MI, Chris Kimmel of MI, and twin brother, Mike Gordon of MO; numerous nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Terry Gordon; sisters, Sarah Kimmel, Carol Rickett, and Delberta Stevens.

Merle honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of Crosspoint Church in Anna. He will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends.

Graveside funeral services for Merle Gordon will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 3, 2023 at Mound City National Cemetery in Mound City, with Pastor Philip Rexing officiating. Interment will immediately follow. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Illinois National Guard Military Honors Team of Marion and a team of area veterans.