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Thomas Gorham Obituary
Thomas Ray Gorham, 68, husband of Sheila Gay Whitlock Gorham, of Lexington, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was born on May 1, 1956, in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Thomas is survived by his wife Sheila; two daughters, LaDonna (Darrell) Roberts and Marissa Gorham; parents, Thomas and Constance Gorham; two brothers, Kurt (Jeanne) Gorham and Craig (Elizabeth) Gorham; and two grandchildren, Brooks Roberts and Carson Roberts. Services will be held on Friday, August 2, 2024, at 6:00 PM, at Betts & West Funeral Home with Pastor Don McCowan officiating. The visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until the time of service on Friday at the funeral home. The burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. Betts & West Funeral Home is honored to serve Thomas and the Gorham family. Online guestbook at www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com
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