Reverend Gordon B. Littrell

Reverend Gordon B. Littrell, 90, of Equality, Illinois, passed away on October 3, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Born in Hardin County on August 1, 1933. He and his parents moved to Eldorado, Illinois in 1947 and has been a resident of Saline County ever since. Gordon was preceded in death by his Parents; Willis Eschol Littrell and Goldie Mae (Baylous) Littrell, Sister; Mary Evelyn Prince, Brothers; Clarence Weldon Littrell and Leroy Faye Littrell. He is survived by his Wife; Pamela (Perry) Littrell of 17 years, Step-Daughter; Andrea (Doug) Smiddy-Schlagel of Abilene, Texas, Step-Son; Daniel (Robin) Smiddy of Terre Haute, Indiana 4 Step-Grandchildren and 1 Great-Granddaughter Amelia Ruth Schlotta, Brother; Russell Glenn Littrell of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Nephews and Nieces; John David (Amy) Fox of Moline, Illinois, Michael Kline of Equality, Illinois, Kerry Kline of Los Angeles, California, David James (Heather) Kline of Zephyrhills, Florida, Donald Ray (Debbie Rexing) Prince of Equality, Illinois, Gayla Willis of Eldorado, Illinois, Beth Persinger, Toni Houseworth, Tawana Blackwell, Debby Cansler, Anna Mary Reliford, Shana Littrell, Donnie (Jaclyn Cowsert) Prince, Robbie (Lynda Morris) Prince of Equality, Illinois. Gordon was first a “Man of the Gospel” and lived it every day. He was never afraid to witness for the Lord to everyone, whether he knew them or not. He was a hardworking businessman with and putting most his own successful residential and commercial glass business in Florida. Gordon was a “hands on” type guy by doing most of the work and putting most of the money right back into the little church he built in St. Petersburg, Florida. Gordon married Delline (Milliken) Littrell on July 25, 1958. They were happily married for 47 years until Delline’s death on January 20, 2005. Gordon retired and was living on a 54-acre ranch in eastern Saline County and decided to just “play cowboy”, so Gordon got him a cattle and horse ranch, however, the lord had other plans for him. He was the founder and builder of the Shawnee Hills Christian Retreat in. Gordon was the minister his entire life and although he never retired, he decided to step aside and become the senior pastor and hand the torch over to keep his legacy alive to Rev. Doyle Beck April 13, 2019, and it flourishes to this day. Funeral Services for Rev. Littrell will be held 11:00am, Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the Shawnee Hills Christian Retreat, 2015 Dog Walk Road, Equality, Illinois. Burial will follow at the Wolf Creek Cemetery in Eldorado, Illinois. Family will receive friends from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, October 13, 2023 at the Shawnee Hills Christian Retreat. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Rev. Gordon Littrell to the Shawnee Hills Christian Retreat. The family is being served by Gent Funeral Home 2409 State Street, Alton, Illinois (618) 466-5544.

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Reverend Gordon B. Littrell

August 1, 1933 - October 3, 2023