James Edward Gorham 1947-2022 James Edward Gorham of Opelika, was born to the late Ernest and Ferol Brodnax Gorham on October 28, 1947 and passed away on July 17, 2022. He was 74 years old. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Marjorie Horne and Ernestine Boley. He is survived by his children, Jennifer Perkins (Hal), James Ernest Gorham, Nikki Matthews (Jack); grandchildren, Josh Perkins, Kierstin Stull, Kaity Reach (Daniel), Shelby Gorham, and Jaxson Matthews; great grandchildren, Abel Stull, Mitzi, Ezra, and Zeplin Reach; mother of his children, Rebecca Lauderdale; siblings, Dan Gorham, Sandra (Billy) Allen, and Roxyeann Chambers, as well as a host of other family members. Visitation will be held in the Parlor at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home Wednesday, July 20, 2022 from 4:00 until 5:00 p.m. Graveside service will follow the visitation at Shady Grove Community Cemetery.