Celebrating the life of
Jordan Brooks Gaudry, III
Passed away on December 09, 2025
Jordan Brooks Gaudry, III, Brigadier General, (retired), 83, died peacefully on December 9, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. Brooks was born November 30, 1942, in Savannah, GA. He earned an Eagle Scout award and graduated from Savannah High School in 1960. He graduated from Georgia Southern with a degree in accounting in 1966. He joined the U.S. Army that same year and completed infantry officer candidate school in 1967. Brooks served in Vietnam from 1968 until 1969 and later retired from the Georgia Army National Guard in 1999, having obtained the rank of Brigadier General, having 33 years of service.
He was a Master Mason in Thunderbolt Lodge No. 693. He was also a Scottish Rite Mason and an Alee Shriner. Brooks was in the Alee Dune Cat Unit and served as Potentate in 2005. He became treasurer in 2006, a position he held for ten years before retiring as Emeritus Treasurer in 2016.
He was past President of the Chatham Artillery, a member of the Savannah Volunteer Guard, and active in the Savannah Jaycees and the American Legion Post 184.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jordan Brooks Gaudry, Jr., and Marybeth Lee Gaudry, and his sister, Beth Hughes.
He is survived by his wife, Dianne D. Gaudry, daughter, Dorothy Lynn Gaudry, son, Rick Gunn (Pam), daughter, Shelly Compton (Ernie), brothers, Frank Gaudry (Marianne), Dana Gaudry (Pam), sister, Susie Preuss (Brad), grandsons, Chris Gunn (Harbor), and Mitchell Gunn (Alex Chapman), and several nieces and nephews.
Honorary Pallbearers and Special Friends include, Ralph Newton and Board of Directors of Driftaway Cafe, Dune Cat and Mobile Units of the Alee Shriners, the Cabari, and the Jesters.
The family would like to express a special thanks to Johnette Osborn, Sinetti Lively, and Missy Stratton with Spanish Oaks Hospice.
Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 15, 2025, at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel.
Graveside Service will be 1:30 p.m., Monday, December 15, 2025, at Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park, 1600 Wheaton Street, Savannah, GA.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Spanish Oaks Hospice or Morris Slotin Fund of Alee Shriners.
Brooks was a friend you could count on,always a smile and a warm handshake,he was loved and respected by many and he will be missed.Rest in peace,old friend.
- Ed and Beth Cope, Savannah, Ga.
So very sorry to learn of Brooks passing. May our Lord cradle him in his arms and guide him home. Our condolences to his family especially his beautiful wife.
- Paula and Larry, Ellabell, Georgia
Really sorry to hear this news. Praying for the Family.
- Pratt Hill, Statesboro , GA
Brooks has been one of our dearest family friends for as long as I can remember. He was a good man, a hard working Shriner, and a dedicated family man. Deepest sympathies to Diane & family. Brooks will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I feel certain my Dad was on the welcoming committee this time! RIP Sweet Brooks.
- Denise Cowart-Rahn, Bloomingdale, Georgia
Diane and family, I'm so very sorry to hear of Brooks passing. What a sweet, wonderful man. Sending my Condolences .
- Sally Hodges , Savannah , Ga
brooks was a dear friend my prayers go out to the family may GOD give you a peace .
- david blount, savannah, Georgia
What a great man! Always friendly and smiling always had a good story to tell. He will be sorely missed by all that knew him, especially the Sandfly Board of Directors here at Driftaway Cafe! My prayers are with Dottie and family!
- Robyn Quattlebaum, Savannah, GA
A candle has been lit!
Thoughts and prayers for his family and friends, especially his daughter,Dottie.
- Linda Barton, Savannah, GA
Our sincere condolences to Dianne & all the family & friends of Brooks. He was a good man, very funny, he will be so missed by those who knew him. Prayers for you all.
- Jim & Linn Patterson, Savannah, GA
Diann, sorry to see that Brooks has passed away. Many memories of Nina Court. Brooks was a good man just by all the friends he had. Know that you are in Carolyn and my prayers. God be with you and family!
- Bob White, Greens , Ga
A candle has been lit!
We have such sweet memories of date nights and back porch sitting and laughing at Myrtle. Brooks will be missed. Dianne our prayers go out to you and your family. We pray that God will give you strength and comfort.
- Bill and Carol, Savannah, GA
Jim and I are so sorry for the loss of a wonderful man and dear friend. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our prayers are with the entire family.
- Diane D. King, Savannah, GA
Shocked and saddened to be reading of Brooks' passing, what a genuinely fine man. Deepest sympathy to family and friends.
- Dan Frawley, Clyo, Ga
Deepest Condolences SHS Class of 60
- Anne Everett-Cobb, Guyton, Ga.
Dear Diane,Mike and I are so sorry to learn of Brooks passing.What a legacy he leaves behind.Brooks did so many things and did them all so perfectly,we will greatly miss him.We will keep you and all the family in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.We love you all.
- Nancy and Mike Martin, Savannah, Georgia
I worked with Brooks at Dixie Furniture( his Uncle Bill's store ) in the 1970s and 1980s. He was always a pleasure to work with and a lot of fun. My sympathy to his family.......he will be deeply missed.
- Karl Martin, Savannah, GA
Mrs Diane and the extended Gaudry family, Please accept out deepest sympathies condolences and prayers on the passing of Brooks. May his soul rest in peace.
- christopher desa, Savannah , Ga
What a wonderful man who I was honored to know. To his marvelous family, with you, I am in prayer.
- Chip Chambers, Savannah , GA
Dianne and family, Brooks was a kind and caring man and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during the difficult time. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he Rest in Peace.
- Carolyn Beebe, Savannah, GA
May he Rest in Peace.
- Brian S O'Neal, Savannah, GA
So very sorry to hear of Brooks' passing. May God grant you peace, Diane.
- Bonnie Trammell, Savannah, Georgia
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- Robie And cathy Hester, Bluffton, Sc
So Very Sorry for Brooks passing. He was a Very Good Man who served this Country Well! Will miss his smiling face at Driftaway and talking about CPA issues. Rest in Peace My Friend!
- Craig S Lewis, SAVANNAH, GA
I am so sorry to hear about Brooks. My heart goes out to all who loved him. RIP Brooks
- Kim E Hinely, Tybee Island, GA
I am so sorry to hear about Brooks. My heart goes out to all who loved him. RIP Brooks
- Kim E Hinely, Tybee Island, GA
Brooks was a kind gentleman and the Boone family was honored by his friendship. My deepest condolences to his family
- Layne Boone Weiland , Savannah, GA
God Bless You My Friend! I know you are "talking" with many of out Mutual Friends! God Job Brooks!!! Later!
- Paul J Weber III, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Visitation
- 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Mon, December 15, 2025
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
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7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200
- Graveside Service
- 1:30 p.m. on Mon, December 15, 2025
- Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park
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1600 Wheaton Street (map)
Savannah GA 31404 - 912-234-3458