Mr. Henry Ford Gorum, age 79, of Fort Meade, FL, died Sunday, December 30, 2007, of heart failure. Mr. Gorum was born June 5, 1928 in Holt, FL. He moved to Ft Meade more then 50 years ago, where he was a Heavy Machine Operator for Kovacs. He was a faithful member of Peace River Church of God. He Served in the Army. He is preceded in death by his wife Juanita Gorum.
He is survived by his Three Daughters, Sheila Filyaw of Mulberry, Sharon Tillman of Mulberry, Sandra Barber of Lake Wales.
Two Sons, Ricky Gorum of Ft Meade, Gary Gorum of Bartow.
Three Sisters,Rosie Griffis of Leesburg, FL, Sarah Williams of Crestview, FL, Anabelle Jandura of Philadelphia, Pa.
Brother, James Gorum of Ft Meade
14 Grandchildren
16 Great Grandchildren
Arrangements are being handled by McLean Funeral Home, 306 East Broadway, Ft Meade, FL. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 on Friday January 4, 2008 at McLean Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at McLean Funeral Home at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 5, 2008 , Rev. Larry D. Barrentine officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Ft Meade. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcleanfuneralhome.net