Fayetteville,Arkansas

VISITATION:NONE
FUNERAL SERVICE: 10AM Saturday, February 18,2012
INTERMENT: Private

Gordon Elliott Mhoon died at his home on Monday, February 6, 2012. Mr. Mhoon was a life- long resident of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and was born on August 15, 1913 in the Round Mountain Community.

He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in World War II, and retired from the City of Fayetteville as manager of the Lake Sequoyah boat dock.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, as well as fishing, hunting and trapping.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James M. and Fannie Elliott Mhoon; his wife, Ilah Todd Mhoon; and four brothers. He is survived by 4 children, Phillip L. Mhoon and wife Sharon, Shirley F. Blackston and husband Jim, Roger G. Mhoon and wife Peggy, and Shane M. Mhoon and wife Kayla; seven grandchildren, Deborah Stephens, Becky Ivey and her husband Van, Marty
Powers and wife Kendal, Jeff Mhoon and wife Heather, Blue Mhoon and wife Amanda, Brian Mhoon and wife Thipp, and Sarah Mhoon; 3 step grandchildren, Bobby Blackston, Shawni Dombroski and husband Rick, and Shad Blackston; 9 great grandchildren, Ryan Lerz, Lauran Elam, Adam Ivey, Allison Soeung and husband Randy, Jordon Powers, Alex Ivey, Hannah Powers, Carly Geanolous and husband Jarrett, and Addison Mhoon; 4 step great grandchildren, Dominic Cromett, Andrew Cromett, Rachel Dombroski, and Jarrod Dombroski; and 3 great great grandchildren, Julie Williams, Miles Lerz, and Camille Soeung.

Friends and family are invited to remember Gordon at a memorial service to be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 10:00 AM, at the Round Mountain Community, 14535 Round Mountain Community road, WC 301, Fayetteville, Arkansas.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for the amazing care given to Gordon during his final time by the wonderful Circle of Life Hospice staff.  Memorials may be made to the Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Rd, Springdale, AR 72762. Cremation arrangements are being handled by Beards Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.