James J Gorman Jr.
Jan 16, 1934 - May 24, 2024January 16, 1934 - May 24, 2024
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James J Gorman Jr.
Jan 16, 1934 - May 24, 2024January 16, 1934 - May 24, 2024
Place of birth
El Paso, TX
Most recently lived in
Pearland, TX
James's favorite hobbies
James's favorite foods
Favorite bands and musical artists
His favorite music was from the Big Band era of the 1940s.
Interesting facts about James
James loved nothing more than
Favorite place in the world
Favorite TV shows
Favorite sports
Jim loved sports, but especially baseball and the Astros, he could cite batting averages and ERAs from long ago. He also was an avid fan of the University of Texas' sports teams, teaching his children early on how to "Hook 'em Horns." He also voluntered when he could at sports events, working at the Super Bowl in 2004 and jumping up when needed to call his grandson's baseball games.
Name of college attended
BA in Government from the University of Texas and an MA in Public Administration from the University of Houston
James's profession(s)
Jim served in the Army as a transportation officer and in 1958, he returned to El Paso, TX where he worked at the NBC affiliate TV station as sportscaster. Jim then moved with his family to Houston after a short stop in Austin to pursue a BA at the University of Texas. In 1963, Jim began his career at NASA JSC and worked there for 29 years in a number of positions including in the Personnel Management, Employee Development, and Equal Opportunity offices. After he retired in 1992, Jim worked as a volunteer at Space Center Houston, Memorial Hospital Southeast, South Houston Food Bank, and the Sagemont Area Office for Houston City Council, District E. He was a member of Christ Church Cathedral, Houston, TX and served there as a lector, worship leader, and coordinator of ushers for funeral services.
Name of James's parents
James J Gorman Sr and Nell Gorman
Name of James's children
Carol N Gorman (Teal), John R Gorman (Karen), grandsons Trace, Trent, and Wyatt Gorman, step-grandaughters Chloe and Carley Beatty, and puppy dog Little Bit.
Wife
Jim was married for over 64 years to Barbara having met her at the TV station where she worked in the library.
Charities
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the El Paso Foundation, the Houston Humane Society, or Christ Church Cathedral.
Obituary
James J Gorman Jr.
January 16, 1934 - May 24, 2024
James J Gorman Jr., husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on May 24, 2024. He was born on January 16, 1934, in El Paso, TX, to James J Gorman Sr. and Nell Gorman.
Jim, as he was known, had a passion for Big Band music of the 1940s and he and Barbara often danced the night away at Big Band events. Sports also played a significant role in Jim's life, and he was a walking encyclopedia of batting averages and ERAs. He proudly supported (among others) the Astros, the Texans, and the University of Texas' sports teams, ensuring that his children knew how to Hook 'em Horns at a very early age.
Jim pursued his education at the University of Texas, where he earned a BA in Government and later went on to complete his MA in Public Administration from the University of Houston. Jim served in the Army as a transportation officer before starting his career at the NBC affiliate TV station in El Paso as a sportscaster. Relocating to Houston in 1963, he joined NASA JSC, where he dedicated 29 years of his life in various roles within the Personnel Management, Employee Development, and Equal Opportunity offices.
After retiring from NASA in 1992, Jim generously volunteered his time and skills to various organizations, including Space Center Houston, Memorial Hospital Southeast, South Houston Food Bank, and the Sagemont Area Office for Houston City Council, District E. He was an active member of Christ Church Cathedral in Houston, TX, where he served as a lector, worship leader, and coordinator of ushers for funeral services.
Jim is survived by his wife of 64 years, Barbara Gorman, his children Carol N Gorman (Teal) and John R Gorman (Karen), grandsons Trace, Trent, and Wyatt Gorman, step-granddaughters Chloe and Carley Beatty, and his loyal puppy dog, Little Bit.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to the El Paso Foundation, the Houston Humane Society, or Christ Church Cathedral in honor of Jim's memory. Jim's memorial service will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, 1117 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX, on June 21st at 1200.
Past ceremonies
Memorial Service
Reception to follow
Friday, June 21, 2024 at 12:00 PM
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Born on January 16, 1934
El Paso, TX
Passed away on May 24, 2024
Pearland, TX