On August 28, 2012, Charles L. Gordes, beloved husband of the late Anne M. Gordes, loving father of Patricia Gordes (Ed), Susan Gordes (Ed), Charlene Garrish (Eddie), Charles Gordes, Jennifer Smith (Mike) and the late Richard Gordes. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren and a host of other relatives.

Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck, Inc. Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Road (at Echodale) Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where a Funeral Liturgy will be held Saturday 11 AM. Interment Moreland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Penn-Mar Human Services 310 Old Freeland Road Freeland, MD 21053 or to Gilchrist Hospice Care 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350 Hunt Valley, MD 21031.