John K. Gorman, Jr., 73, of Pensacola passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2012. John was born in Hagerstown, MD on July 17, 1939. He graduated from Quincy High School in 1958. He enlisted in the Navy on July 2, 1958 with basic training in Great Lakes, IL and received training in Aviation Technical School. John served honorably as an electrician in the Navy for 30 years (1958-1988), with duty stations in Japan; Alameda, CA; Cubi Point, Philippines; Virginia Beach, VA and Pensacola, FL. He retired as a Senior Chief. He was awarded or received the National Defense Service Medal; Viet Nam Service Medal with three bronze stars; Meritorious Unit Commendation; Navy Commendation Medal; Republic of Viet Nam Armed Forces Honor Medal; Presidential Unit Citation; Navy Expeditionary Medal; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon; Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon with two bronze stars; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea); Air Medal Strike/Flight; Republic of Viet Nam Campaign with bronze Star and six Good Conduct Awards. Mr. Gorman was preceded in death by his father, John Gorman, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Pierrette of Pensacola; his mother Ruth Irene Cline Gorman of Chambersburg, PA; a son, Tim (Dee) of Huntsville, AL; step-daughter, Dannielle Hardin (Richard Taylor) of Pensacola; brothers, Eugene (Gladys) of Quincy, PA. Keith (Ruth) of Greencastle, PA and a sister, Kay (David) Naugle of South Mountain, PA. A prayer service, followed by visitation, will begin at 5:00 pm on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am Friday, August 3, 2012 at The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart with Msgr. Michael Reed celebrant. Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Covenant Hospice Joyce Goldenberg Residence, 10075 Hillview Rd, Pensacola, FL 32514. The family wishes to give special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Covenant Hospice Joyce Goldenberg Residence, the staff at Baptist Hospital Cardiology Associates and Dr. Manning Hanline for their most compassionate and professional care. HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.