James E. Gornall
December 20, 1942 — December 25, 2020
James E. Gornall, 78, went home to his Heavenly Father on Christmas Day.
Jim is survived by his wife of 59 ½ years, Gloria (Burnworth) Gornall; 4 children, Kim (Greg) Hockman, Kathy (Gary) Maccombs, Jim (Janeen) Gornall and Traci (Mike) Lowe; 10 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Ann Foraker; mother-in-law, Geraldine Burnworth; sister-in-law, Lois (Steve) McNeal; brother-in-law, Terry (Shirley) Burnworth; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Marie (Lori) Gornall; father-in-law, Donald E. Burnworth; brother, John Gornall; and brother-in-law, Carl Foraker.
Jim was born December 20, 1942 in Columbus. He was a 1960 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School. He married Gloria Burnworth on June 17, 1961. Jim was a truck driver for Putnam Transfer for 25 years, then with Alvan Motor Freight for 5 years, from which he retired in 1999. He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, gardening, hunting, cooking/smoking meat and feeding his birds.
He was a longtime member of Avlon United Brethren Church. After moving to Lancaster, he attended First Baptist Church.
Calling hours will be Monday, December 28th from 5 – 8 PM at Morgan Funeral Home, Bremen. Due to covid 19, masks must be worn and social distancing observed. A private family service will be held Tuesday at Avlon UB Church with graveside services following at Grandview Cemetery. Rev. Chuck Wheatley and Greg Hockman will be officiating. Condolences may be sent to Gloria Gornall, 1248 Stonington Ct., Lancaster, Ohio 43130. Online condolences at www.morganfuneralhomeohio.com
Jim is survived by his wife of 59 ½ years, Gloria (Burnworth) Gornall; 4 children, Kim (Greg) Hockman, Kathy (Gary) Maccombs, Jim (Janeen) Gornall and Traci (Mike) Lowe; 10 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Ann Foraker; mother-in-law, Geraldine Burnworth; sister-in-law, Lois (Steve) McNeal; brother-in-law, Terry (Shirley) Burnworth; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Marie (Lori) Gornall; father-in-law, Donald E. Burnworth; brother, John Gornall; and brother-in-law, Carl Foraker.
Jim was born December 20, 1942 in Columbus. He was a 1960 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School. He married Gloria Burnworth on June 17, 1961. Jim was a truck driver for Putnam Transfer for 25 years, then with Alvan Motor Freight for 5 years, from which he retired in 1999. He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, gardening, hunting, cooking/smoking meat and feeding his birds.
He was a longtime member of Avlon United Brethren Church. After moving to Lancaster, he attended First Baptist Church.
Calling hours will be Monday, December 28th from 5 – 8 PM at Morgan Funeral Home, Bremen. Due to covid 19, masks must be worn and social distancing observed. A private family service will be held Tuesday at Avlon UB Church with graveside services following at Grandview Cemetery. Rev. Chuck Wheatley and Greg Hockman will be officiating. Condolences may be sent to Gloria Gornall, 1248 Stonington Ct., Lancaster, Ohio 43130. Online condolences at www.morganfuneralhomeohio.com
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