Richard Wayne Gorman of Eureka Springs, Ark., was born July 6, 1940, to Richard M. and Louise (McGruder) Gorman. Richard passed away on Dec. 26, 2019 in Eureka Springs at age 79.
Richard was a kind and gentle man and his family was his life.
On Sept. 9, 1961 Richard was united in marriage to Maureen (Garrett) Gorman who survives him. He is also survived by daughter Tammy Gorman Smith of Claremore, Okla.; son Tom Gorman and wife, Alicia, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; grandchildren Kara and Brandon Rowe of Claremore, Okla.; Eric Smith of Bentonville, Ark.; Cameron Smith, Jacob Gorman and Kelsie Gorman of Oklahoma City, Okla.; three great grandsons Connor, Lane and Tanner Rowe of Claremore, Okla.; and several close friends in the area.
Richard is preceded in death by his parents, and one sister.
Private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, AR 72762. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. © Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2019.