Robert "Bob" Gorman, Sr.

Bob Gorman, 71, of Hope Mills, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017. Bob was born on December 9, 1945 in Wilmington, North Carolina to James and Frieda Gorman. He is preceded in death by his mother Frieda, father James, sister-in-law Sandra Gorman, sister Elizabeth Lemler, and her husband John Lemler. Bob graduated from A.C Reynolds Senior High where he was a part of the football, baseball, and basketball teams, and served as student body president. He was married to his loving wife Marian Gorman for 47 years. Together they had two beautiful children Bobby Gorman (Heather) and Alie Hawkes (Barry). Bob had four grandchildren which he cared dearly for: Joey, Katie, Cody, and Kevin. Along with his wife, children, and grandchildren, Bob also leaves behind a brother, Jimmy Gorman (Mary Anne); sister, Susan Eifert (Gary); and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, Mr. Gorman was described as having a hard work ethic, selfless, compassionate, a leader at all times, and giving. He was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church for 41 years as he served as Elder, Deacon, Youth Leader, Sunday School Teacher, and Choir member. He retired from the Air-Force with 24 years of service, was a member of Cumberland County Rescue Squad for 11 years, was an avid woodworker, active member of the Band Boosters for the past 28 years, and served on the Hope Mills Board of Commissioners where he was appointed Mayor Pro Tem from 2003-2011, and then again from 2014 until present. Bob's sense of humor, infectious smile and generosity, and loving personality will not only be missed by those close to him, but also to his whole community. He loved his family and community unconditionally. Bob left an everlasting impact on every person he met, he may be gone, but he is never forgotten.