Robert "Bob" M. Gorman

August 7, 1939 - January 5, 2020

Robert “Bob” M. Gorman, 80, of New Castle, went Home peacefully on the morning of Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Addison Place in New Castle. He was born August 7, 1939 in New Castle, a son of the late James C. and Alpha G. (Young) Gorman. Bob was a lifetime resident of New Castle, where he proudly called Shopp Avenue home for over 65 years. He retired from Kroger in 2000 after 37 years of service. Bob loved spending time with his family, working in his yard, classic cars, woodworking and football, especially Notre Dame and the Indianapolis Colts and was an avid coffee drinker. He was a faithful parishioner at St. Anne Catholic Church and also assisted as caretaker for the St. Anne Cemetery. Bob is survived by and left to cherish his memory, son, Tony (wife: Lynn) Gorman, daughter, Michaelle (husband: Larry “Tuck”) Melton, son, Patrick (wife: Andrea) Gorman; grandchildren, Brittney (husband: Josh) Rayburn, Brandie (husband: Josh) Uhlenbrock, Kaila (husband: Dillon) Downs, Bethany (husband: Jaycen) Newsome, Brandon (girlfriend: Abby) Gorman, Faith, Grace and Charity Wickes and Matthew Potter; great-grandchildren, Maverick and Cash Rayburn; former spouse and friend, Pat (husband: Kenny) Bennett; three siblings, Kathleen Wallace, Mark (wife: Joyce) Gorman and Vera Campbell; along with numerous nieces, nephews and longtime neighbors on Shopp Avenue. He is also survived by his oldest son Michael (wife: Angie) Gorman; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Crystal Potter; granddaughter, Kristy Wickes and six siblings. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 pm, Thursday, January 9, 2020 at St. Anne Catholic Church with Father John Hall officiating. Burial will follow at St. Anne Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 – 8 pm, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Sproles Family Funeral Home with Rosary prayers to begin at 8:00 pm. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Robert “Bob” Gorman.