William A. Gorum, Sr., age 94, of Huxford, AL passed away on January 20, 2021.  He was known as PawPaw to his family and friends.  He was born on October 17, 1926.  He retired from Huxford Junior High School as the principal for 33 years.  He was a member of Huxford Baptist Church for over 50 years.  He also taught a Sunday school class and was a deacon for over 40 years.  Among many of his accomplishments, he was a member of Local Lodge 779 for 46 years.  He was a member of the Eastern Star for 45 years.  He was a 32 ^nd Degree Scottish Rite.  He was a York Rite and obtained all degrees.  He was a Korean War Veteran.  He helped organize the Huxford Volunteer Fire Department where he served as the secretary/treasurer.  He was chairman of the Steering Committee for the Alabama State Forest, District 7.  He helped organize the Escambia County Volunteer Firefighting of Alabama where he served as Vice-President.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Hazel Lucile Gorum and his sister, Flora Gorum.

He is survived by his children, William A. Gorum, Jr. (Wanda), Gilbert Gorum, Judy Hines (Billy), Cindy Weldon, David Gorum (Tammy), Danny Gorum (Linda); grandchildren, Lindsey Gorum, Aaron Gorum, Megan French, Josh Gorum, Rachel Segrest, Will Hines, Brent Weldon, Jr., Ryan Gorum, Logan Gorum, Daniel Gorum, Amber Melton and Brett Gorum; great grandchildren, Ellie Gorum, Emory French, Chase Gorum, Katelyn Gorum, Ethan Segrest, Audrey Segrest, Anna Segrest, William Weldon, Creed Gorum, Jessie Risher, Ansley Risher, Connor Gorum, Nolan Gorum and Bryant Melton; brothers, Raymond Gorum (Mary Alice) and Marvin Gorum and sisters, Lois Bennett, Lucy Nell Berry (Lee Ray) and Barbara Mitchell (Sam).

Graveside service will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at Huxford Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Billy Hodges officiating.

Active pallbearers will be Aaron Gorum, Josh Gorum, Will Hines, Brent Weldon, Jr., Ryan Gorum, Daniel Gorum, Logan Gorum and Brett Gorum.

For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.