James W. Gorigus, age 75, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019. He was born on April 20, 1944 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jim proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He retired in 2003 from Bethlehem Steel where he worked as a Roll Builder.

He is survived by his wife, Debra Gorigus; son, Travis Gorigus; daughter, Valerie (Shawn) Crane; grandchildren, David (Shauna) Crane, Shawn (Darlene) Crane, Sarah Crane, Kayden Gorigus, Jayce Gorigus; great grandchildren, Bailey and Carter Crane; brothers, Tony and Johnny; sisters, Brenda, Wanda and Peggy.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Belinda Gorigus; infant son, Steven; and his mother, Mary Gorigus. Memorial contributions in Jim's name may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses.

A funeral service for Jim will take place Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 12:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. He will be laid to rest at Calumet Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 11:00 am until the time of service in the funeral home. For more information, please call (219) 942-2109. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com .