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Charles Gorum Obituary
Mr. Charles Wayne Gorum, 69, of Deville, passed away on November 14, 2012 in his residence.
Mr. Gorum was a graduate of Boyce High School, Class of 1960. He served in the United States Navy. Mr. Gorum is a retired Captain from the Alexandria Fire Department. He was also owner of Cenla Fire Protection. He loved gardening and working in his yard. He loved woodworking, fishing, cooking, and having family and friends over for get togethers.
Mr. Gorum is preceded in death by his parents: Joseph Otis Gorum, Sr, and Beatrice Feazell Gorum. His maternal grandparents - George Phillip Feazell and Lilly Feazell. His paternal grandparents - John Benjamin Gorum and Ida Gorum. His wife - Janice Gorum. Brothers - Joseph Phillip Gorum, Joseph Otis Gorum, Jr, and Kenneth Gary Gorum. Sister - Dorothy Elaine Middleton.
His survivors include: First wife - Johnnie Adams Gorum, son - Charles "Bubba" Winzel Gorum and wife Angela, daughter - Kelly Lyane Gorum Coutee and husband Patrick, brother - David Lynn Gorum and wife Jan, sisters - Barbara Ruth Haynes and husband Richard and Charlene Meeker and husband Sammy. His grandchildren - Norman Joseph Coutee, Kyle Lynn Coutee, Casey Alan Coutee, Kendal Alan Gorum, Kelsie Briana Gorum,. Great Grandchildren - Ethan Joseph Coutee, Conner Montgomery, Sophie Coutee, Ava Coutee, Abrie Coutee. He is also survived by a special niece - Sherrian White, along with a host of other nieces and nephews.
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Norman Coutee
November 14, 2021
This never gets easier. I still think about you all the time. Miss your jokes and just hanging out on the porch. Miss you so much. Wish you were here. Love you !
Norman Coutee
November 14, 2020
Miss and Love you very much! Wish you were here!
Norman Coutee
December 8, 2012
So heaven has received another angel
The night sky another star
Your life has become a loving memory
I know you will never be far.
I know you are watching over me
As my life goes on
I will treasure the memories I have of you
I cant believe your gone.
You were a loving caring grandad
You were there for me a lot
You will always hold a place in my heart
A loving treasured spot.
You were really one in a million
A cut above the rest
All that knew you would agree
You simply were the best.
So grandad I will say goodbye
I love and miss you with all my heart
But as long as I have my loving memories
We will never be too far apart.
R.I.P. , Charles Gorum
Husband
Father
and my Grandfather , One of the Strongest Men I knew. I will miss you.
Kelly Lyane Gorum Coutee
December 5, 2012
I love you Daddy, you will always be in my heart. I will make sure your wishes are followed! May God bless your soul and RIP.
Lisa Mayeux
November 29, 2012
Sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Gorum. He could always brighten our day with a joke and make us smile.
Karen Leopard McKnight
November 21, 2012
Barbra, Charlene and Sherrian, I'm so sorry to hear about Charles Wayne. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
November 20, 2012
My thoughts of Charles have been thru the years a pleasure with his jokes he would tell.Will always remmember those days...DANNY PISCIOTTA
Linda Oliver
November 20, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Ruth Strother
November 20, 2012
So sorry for your loss, May God bless you all. Loved Charles and Ms. Jan. Charles always had a funny joke or something to always make me laugh, when i saw him he always brightened my day.
Ginger Washburn
November 20, 2012
My heart goes out to his family, we will miss Charles very much and it saddens me to hear of his passing
William Jowers
November 19, 2012
My sincere condolences are extended to the children and wife of my friend, Charles Wayne Gorum who graduated at Boyce High School, 1960.
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