James Henry “Jimmy” Gorum, 56, of Brewton, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008 at a local hospital after a brief illness.
He was a native of Covington County and a long-time resident of McKenzie before moving to Brewton in 1986. He was an honorary member of the Brewton Lion’s Club, an avid die-hard Auburn and T.R. Miller football fan, and was a member of the Appleton Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Syble Campbell Gorum, and a brother, Edward Gorum.
Survivors include a sister, Charlotte (Mike) Powell of Bay Minette; three brothers, Bobby (Glenda Jane) Gorum of Omaha, Neb., Shelby (Shirley) Gorum of Gantt, and Jerry (Donna) Gorum of Red Level; five nieces, Leigh Powell, Selena Furr, Mendy McKenzie, Wendy Bryant and Delissa Gorum; four nephews, LaDon Gorum, Bill Gorum, Johnny Gorum and Jeffrey Gorum; several grand nieces and grand nephews; and special friends, Dewey, Keith and Chad Cooper, and Frank Barnes.
Visitation was held Thursday, Jan. 10 at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Brewton. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 11 at Brooks Baptist Church with the Rev. Chad Cooper officiating. Interment followed at Brooks Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Dale Grant, Judd Furr, Alex Powell, Mitch Powell, Jeffrey Gorum and Doug Sims.
Arrangements were made by Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Brewton.
