John Elijah Gormus

1952 - 2022

GORMUS, John Elijah, 70, passed away September 28, 2022. He was born May 1, 1952, the son of Elijah W. Gormus and Elizabeth Taylor Gormus of Dillwyn. John was a 35-year employee of Dominion Energy and a deacon at Cedar Baptist Church for 27 years. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Ernestine Dean Gormus; and one daughter, whom he worshiped, Tiffany Nicole Gormus. In addition, he is also survived by brother, Wesley Gormus Sr. (Cecilia); sister, Pearl Leonard (Clinton); and brother, Benjamin Gormus (Alice). The family will receive friends Friday, September 30, 2022, at Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Services will be held Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Cedar Baptist Church followed by interment in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cedar Baptist Church Building Fund, 3932 Bell Rd., Dillwyn, Va. 23936.