John Elijah Gormus

John Elijah Gormus, 70, passed away September 28, 2022. He was born May 1, 1952, the son of Elijah W. Gormus and Elizabeth Taylor Gormus of Dillwyn. John was a thirty five year employee of Dominion Energy and a deacon at Cedar Baptist Church for 27 years. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Ernestine Dean Gormus and one daughter, whom he worshiped, Tiffany Nicole Gormus. In addition, he is also survived by brother Wesley Gormus Sr. (Cecilia), sister Pearl Leonard (Clinton), and brother Benjamin Gormus (Alice). The family will receive friends Friday, September 30, 2022 at Dunkum Funeral Home from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Services will be held Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Cedar Baptist Church followed by internment in the church cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cedar Baptist Church Building Fund, 3932 Bell Rd, Dillwyn, VA 23936.