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Kevin Gorham Obituary
He was born in West Point, N.Y., and had resided in this area since 1997, moving from Pleasantville, N.Y. He attended First Baptist Church of Panama City and was an Eagle Scout.
Kevin was a 1995 graduate of Pleasantville High School and received his bachelor's degree in 2002 from Embry-Riddle University. He served active duty with the United States Air Force at Tyndall Air Force Base with the 2nd Fighter Squadron from 1997-2000, receiving numerous awards during his military service.
He was a member of the Pleasantville Fire Department, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, International Council of Airshows, Experimental Aircraft Association, International Aerobatic Club and National Business Aircraft Association.
He also was a partner and manager of operations of Precision AvJet Family of Companies. He was a proud crewmember of the Red Eagle Airsports Team.
Kevin is survived by his wife, Joni Gorham of Panama City; son, Chandler Boyd Gorham; daughter, Camryn Marie Gorham; parents, Faye and Frank Gorham Jr. of Lynn Haven, Fla.; brother, Curtis Gorham of Lynn Haven, Fla.; paternal grandmother, Elsie Virginia Myren of Ogema, Saskatchewan, Canada; three uncles, Wayne Myren of Ogema, Saskatchewan, Canada, Morley Myren and wife, Val, of South Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, and Ed Gorham and wife, Pam, of La Plata, Md.; mother- and father-in-law, Janet and W.E. Miller of Panama City and Jimmy and Carolyn Boyd of Panama City; brother-in-law, Kevin Boyd and wife, Jessica, of Lynn Haven; niece, Adalyn Grace Boyd; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Hope Gorham.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 23, 2008, with the Rev. Burney Enzor officiating at First Baptist Church of Panama City. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers are Dan McClung, Buck Roet man, Erin Fella, Brian Christopher, Jeff Kish and Vance White. Honorary pallbearers are the staff of Precision AvJet Family of Companies.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the church prior to the funeral service.
A memorial has been set up at Precision AvJet for those wishing to express their condolences; those wishing also may do so at www.heritagefhllc.com.
247 N. Tyndall Parkway
Panama City, Fla.
785-1316
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Sponsored by Faye & Frank Gorham.
Linda Hoffman
June 14, 2022
I didn't realize this date was upon us, but I was just telling someone this weekend about Kevin and how much I enjoyed doing business with and talking to him. He is still missed.
Kevin Gorham
March 6, 2019
Morley & Valentine Myren
June 10, 2009
I know that you're keeping an eye on us all Kevin and although your not here in the physical sense we're totally aware of your spiritual presence, which will be with us forever in our memories, our actions and our thoughts.
Wayne Myren
June 3, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.May your memories bring you comfort as they do for me.Faye,Kevin and Mother are in a better place and are watching over us all.
Chris Belluzzi
July 16, 2008
I was so sorry to hear for your loss. My heart goes out to you in these trying times. May the memories of Kevin help you along.
Diane
July 13, 2008
Joni,
I remembered when Adam played the violin at your wedding which now seems like a long time ago. Who could imagine at that time that such a terrible thing would happen?
My heart breaks for you and your family and what you must be going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Brian Schell
June 27, 2008
I am very sorry to hear the passing of a good friend of mine. There are many good memories that I have of Kevin. He will be missed. My family's thoughts & prayers are for his wife, his children & his family.
Hank and Maria Strother
June 27, 2008
Joni,
Words cannot express the sympathy that Hank and I feel for you and the children during this time of loss. Please know that you have been in our thoughts constantly and we wish we could have been there with you. May you find comfort in the many wonderful memories that you have made as a family. May God bless you and keep you in His care.
Kristy & Dan MacSweeney
June 25, 2008
Kevin was a true friend and we will remember him always.
To the Gorham family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories of Kevin bring you comfort.
Dr. Donald Antonecchia
June 24, 2008
It was an honor to have known Kevin and serve as his high school principal. On behalf of our entire school community, I extend my heartfelt sympathies to his family. Be assured, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Micahel Reynolds
June 24, 2008
There are no words to describe the sorrow I feel for your loss. Kevin was an amazing man and I am sure an even better father. Please know that your entire family is in our prayers.
Conchetta
June 24, 2008
Joni,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dan Fleming
June 23, 2008
Kevin was a wonderful person and he will be dearly missed by all who were lucky enough to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with Kevin's family and children.
Gloria Williamson
June 23, 2008
Jonie, I can't begin to know the pain you are going thru. I can only say I care. You are in my thoughts, my prayers and on my heart.
Love you,
Gloria Pruett Williamson
Janice Wells
June 22, 2008
I feel I had just recently gotten to know Kevin. He (and the air charter business) was a sponsor of The Bays Medical Society at one of our recent events. I could tell that he loved his family and he loved flying. Like everyone, I'm still shocked and saddened. Although we can't understand and no words can soothe the soul adequately at a time like this, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God will be with you, even through your darkest times.
Cindy Biddle (Everett)
June 22, 2008
Joni and family,
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are saddened by your loss.
Shawn Marinello
June 22, 2008
It was terrible to hear of this tragedy. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Don, Lisa, and Alex Nowell
June 21, 2008
To the entire Gorham family, especially Frank, we are so sorry about your loss. Rest assured that Kevin will never be forgotten and that our prayers will be with your family during this tragic time.
Bill Pfeffer
June 21, 2008
Joni and Family,
Our deepest sympathies to you. Our prayers will be with you and your family.
angela dew CCS school nurse
June 21, 2008
I spoke with Chandler not long ago when his grandpa was a patient of mine at he hospital, all he talked about was his dad and how he wanted to be like him. I am so sorry for your loss. prayers to your family.
Colleen Dietrich
June 20, 2008
To the Gorham Family,
I keep telling my self this can't be happening. I am so sadden and my heart goes out to your whole family. Bonnierose just loved playing airplane with Chandler. Kevin always had a big smile on his face. Chandler was always telling us amazing stories about his dad and flying. No boy loved his Dad more. Please give Chandler a big hug from the Dietrich family. Love, Dave Colleen Bonnierose and Teddy Dietrich
Charlie Cante
June 20, 2008
I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Kevin was a wonderful person and will be missed dearly.
Jessica Pruett
June 20, 2008
To the Gorham Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am going to miss the times Kevin would come into Off The Wall with Chandler. He was more then a customer, he was a friend. Kevin is your guardian angel now. Kevin is truely God's Pilot. (I can see him smiling)
Belynda Walker
June 20, 2008
To the entire Gorham family, especially Joni and Chandler:
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
brian brennan
June 20, 2008
i am deeply sorry for your loss my prayers go out to curtis and kevins parent
Alex & Stephanie Fustinoni
June 20, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kim Nix (CCS Kindergarten Teacher)
June 20, 2008
Words cannot express my sympathy to your family. May you feel God's loving arms around you and please tell Chandler hello. Chandler loved to stop by my classroom and talk about his dad and airplanes. You are in my daily prayers.
June 20, 2008
We extend our heartfelt sympathy at this time of heartache and loss. Be assured of our prayers for Kevin's family.
Pete and Dottie Larkin
(Pleasantville, NY)
Bo Hudson
June 20, 2008
What can you say after reading all the enteries here. Yes, as his father Frank said, he was a fine pilot, mechanic, father, husband, son and friend. Just as his passenger that he told to bail out he surely saved me on an inspection of my aerobatic aircraft when he found a small crack in the tail. I am at a loss for words and can't imagine what all the family is going through. He was only 31 the same age as my youngest daughter of three.
I will miss so much seeing Kevin always greeting me on the ramp at Precision when I would taxi in. The very good pilot I knew he was and the only one I have ever given up the Pilots seat to in my aircraft except the pilot who checked me out. Its just not fair but the creator has a plan that one day we can make sense of this.
My prayers are with you.
May God comfort you in this devastating time of grief.
Peter Larkin
June 20, 2008
Our heartfelt sympathy at this time of tremendous loss. Be assured of our prayers for all of Kevin's family and friends.
Pete and Dottie Larkin
(Pleasantville, NY)
Lisa Wilson
June 20, 2008
To all of Kevin's family & the family at Precision. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember Kevin and his love for life and the desire he had to be in the sky. God be with all of you in the time of loss.
Chad & Lacy Smith
June 20, 2008
Jonie,
We are devastated by your loss. We have you in our hearts and thoughts. Here's to hoping you find peace. You and Kevin were always very good to us and we are very grateful for your friendships.
Becki Swartz
June 20, 2008
Just want to let you know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Let Chandler know that I am especially thinking of him.
Linda Hoffman
June 20, 2008
Kevin's family and friends are continually in my prayers for God to carry you through this difficult time as only He can do.
Kevin was an absolute pleasure to know and do business with and he will be missed tremendously.
I look forward to seeing him again one day.
Joseph Gombos
June 20, 2008
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you. He was a great person to work for and with.
Debbi Earnest
June 20, 2008
For the Gorham Family from the Covenant Christian School Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Chandler saw his Dad as his hero - always talking of his planes and his flying. Kevin will be deeply missed by so many.
Stephanie and Ryan Erbacher
June 20, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time. My heart goes out to you at this time and the days ahead.
John and Joanne Mangusi
June 20, 2008
At a time like this there are no words that seem right. We are heartily sorry for your loss and you are all in our prayers.
Joyce Crow
June 20, 2008
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Kevin was an excellent pilot who was always willing to share his knowledge with others. Kevin will be missed by all of us.
Erin Fella
June 20, 2008
Kevin,
Thank you for some of the greatest memories of my life. I truly enjoyed the time I was able to spend with you over the past 11 years. I will never forget rooming with you on our TDY to Vegas, working mid-shift on the flight line at Tyndall, or the night you and Joni introduced me to Stacy. I could go on and on....
You have had a huge impact on my life and I will never forget you. Even though we called each other friends, I want you to know that I always thought of you as family.
I am gonna miss you buddy.
-
Megan & Louis Mancuso
June 20, 2008
Our hearts and prayers are full with Kevin's memory. We pray peace will find his family and friends hearts to help ease this tragic loss.
Christopher Leone
June 19, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Christopher and Michelle Leone
Kevin and Ryan in Pleasantville
Ryan Jones
June 19, 2008
Kevin was a wonderful person and will be missed dearly by all those that will continue to care about him.
Kevin and friends from Pleasantville at the Yankee game 9/1/07
Chris Larkin
June 19, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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