Gordon David Loucks, 74, of Du Quoin, passed away at 11:20 A.M., Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at his residence.
Gordon was a bottle operator, night loader, and route deliveryman for 42 years at Coca-Cola.  He was a graduate of Du Quoin High School and was a member of the Teamsters Union.  Gordon was a member of the Friendship Church of Christ in Tamaroa.  He was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Gordon received the Vietnam Campaign Medal w/ 60 device, Army Commendation Medal w/ v device, Vietnam Service Medal, combat infantryman badge, and Air Medal Bronze Star Medal.
Gordon was born October 21, 1949 in Du Quoin, the son of William and Grace (Keigley) Loucks.
He married Glenetta Queen on September 3, 1971 at Friendship Church of Christ in Tamaroa and she survives.
He is survived by his wife, brother-in-law - Larry Jones, three sisters-in-law - Mala (Queen) Jones, Carol Loucks, and Penny Loucks, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters - Phyllis Neff and Doris McDonnough, and seven brothers - William Loucks Jr., Lloyd, Bob, Jack, Tom, Marvin, and Gary.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:30 A.M., Saturday, July 6, 2024 at the Friendship Church of Christ in Tamaroa with Todd Tate officiating.
Friends may call from 10:30 A.M. until the time of service on Saturday at the church.
Burial will be at a later date in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to Friendship Church of Christ Missions or Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.