Funeral services for George Floyd "Jim" Gorka, 83, of Needville, TX, are set for 10 AM Friday, November 7, 2014, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471, with burial following in Morton Cemetery, Richmond, TX.


Visitation will be 5 - 7:00 PM Thursday, November 6, 2014, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, Rosenberg, TX.


George was born November 18, 1930, in Richmond, TX, to Frank M. Gorka, Sr. and Catherine Malinowski Gorka. He died November 3, 2014, in Sugar Land, TX. As a young man, he proudly served his country in the US Army, attaining the rank of Sgt. and serving in the Korean Conflict. On January 29, 1967, he married Vernon Carolyn Kassler, who preceded him in death in 1980. George loved the outdoors, from fishing to ranching; he was very proud of his Brahma cattle. He enjoyed vacations, Sunday driving, and trips to Louisiana. He loved life, and family was especially important to him. He loved playing with his great great nieces and nephews.


He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Vernon Kassler Gorka; brothers, Julius Gorka and wife, Dorothy, Edwin Gorka and wife, Frances, and Frank Gorka; and brother-in-law, George Stavinoha. Survivors include his best friend for 33 years, Hilda Sabrsula; sister, Elizabeth Stavinoha; sisters-in-law, Irma Gorka and Angeline Gorka; nieces and nephews, Robert Gorka and wife, Connie, Elaine Zbranek and husband, Larry, Donny Gorka, Connie Kalinowski and husband, Aaron, Susan Teykl and husband, Murray, LaVonne Schneider and husband, Ronnie, Janet Black and husband, CB, Beth Briscoe and husband, Mason III, and Lynn Stavinoha; and many great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.


Serving as pallbearers will be Justin Gorka, Jacob Schneider, Cole Gorka, Monty Teykl, Cody Kalinowski, Walker Kalinowski, and Mason Briscoe IV. Honorary pallbearer will be Brian Zbranek.


Memorials may be made in his memory to Immanuel United Church of Christ, 9018 Church Street, Needville, TX 77461, or to American Heart Association, 10060 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77054.


Condolence messages may be written for the Gorka family at www.garmanycarden.com.


Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.