Funeral Services for 1SG (Retired) Francis "Frank" J. Gorman will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, February 20, 2026, in Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jared Byrns, Pastor, officiating.

Burial with full military honors will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

1SG (Retired) Francis "Frank" J. Gorman was born on April 21, 1946, in Hancock County, Ohio, to Francis and Evelyn Gorman (Donaldson). A 1964 graduate of Findlay Senior High School in Findlay, Ohio, he answered the call to serve his country immediately upon graduation. On June 8, 1964, he enlisted in the United States Army, beginning a distinguished military career that would span more than 20 years.

Throughout his service, he completed training at Fort Knox, Kentucky; Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Fort Benning, Georgia; and Fort Hood, Texas. He served in numerous capacities including Wheel and Track Vehicle Mechanic, Wrecker Operator, General Vehicle Repairman, Platoon Sergeant, Motor Sergeant, Automotive Repair Foreman, Field Recruiter, Assistant Operations NCO, and ultimately First Sergeant. His assignments took him across the United States, to Germany, and to Vietnam, where he honorably served during the Vietnam War.

His commendations and awards reflect his exceptional dedication and professionalism. Among them were the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal with five bronze knots, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one silver and one bronze star, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 device, Armed Forces Service Medal, RVN Gallantry Cross, and numerous other commemorative medals and badges. He earned the Expert Marksmanship Badge with Rifle Bar, Driver/Mechanic Badge with Mechanic Bar, Marksmanship Badge with Pistol/Carbine/M16 Bar, and the U.S. Army Recruiting Badge with three gold stars.

He was first married to Barbara Vollenger, with whom he had a son, Michael D. Gorman. On November 1, 1969, he married Donna Jean Gorman (Cathcart) in Granville, New York, and together they built a loving and enduring marriage.

Following his military retirement, he continued his life of service with the United States Postal Service in Lawton Oklahoma. Beginning in 1986, he worked at the Sheridan Station and later at the Lawton Main Post Office where he served until his retirement on April 30, 2001.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Jean Gorman; his children: Michael D. Gorman (Mary); Tamara Sue (Gorman) Allen; David Christopher Gorman (Udit); and Joseph Edward Gorman; grandchildren, Michael Jr. (Emilee), David ( Kourtney), Hannah, Rachael, Emma, Addison, Mathew, Elijah and Miracle; great-grandchildren, Caroline, McKinley, Lainey and many nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Rebecca Sue Gorman; and his brother, Jerry Lee Gorman.