Johnny Gorman, 77
April 12, 1934 — Jan. 4, 2012

Johnny Gorman, 77, of Berrien Springs, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Johnny Gorman was born April 12, 1934, in Marks, Miss., to the late James and Sarah (Gates) Gorman. He was the youngest of seven children.

He started his educational journey at Quitman County Public School, where his mother was one of his teachers.  He graduated at Alcorn State University in 1956 with a bachelor of science degree in science and received his master’s degree from Western Michigan University in science. He also did further graduate studies at several universities. He served one year in the U.S. Army. He was a science educator for 43 years collectively for Quitman County Public Schools, Long Branch New Jersey Public Schools, Benton Harbor Area Schools and Detroit Public Schools.

He was a member of the following organizations: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., John W. Moore Lodge No. 42 P.H.A., Al Zabir Temple No. 81, P.H.A., Homer E. Gaines Consistory No. 112, Miriam Chapter No. 56 OES, P.H.A, NAACP, Retired Teachers Association and National Science Foundation.

He served as a deacon for more than 35 years at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church until his death.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Eva Gorman; one son, Johnny A. Gorman of Owings Mills, Md.; one daughter, Tenisha Gorman-Henry (Paul) of South Bend; one sister, Ruby G. Martin of Chicago; one grandson, Paul Javaun Henry; one brother-in-law, Charlie A. Thompson of Blairs, Va.; two sister-in-laws, Wylean G. Thompson of Blairs, Va. and Eva Gorman of Clarksdale, Miss.; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, godbrothers , godsisters, godchildren and godgrandchildren and friends.

Johnny was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, James Gorman and Leroy Gorman; and three sisters, Sarah Jude, Martha Mumford and Nancy Thomas.

A home-going celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Niles. The visitation will begin at 10 a.m. and run until the time of service. Pastor Bryant L. Bacon, Sr. will officiate.

Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16, at Rose Hill Cemetery in Berrien Springs.
Arrangements are entrusted with Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan.