He was born Aug. 20, 1917, in Piggott to the late Luther McCormick and Leona (Ort) McCormick. He was a retired custodian for the school and a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lois (Alger) McCormick, two brothers and one sister.
Survivors include one step-son, Everett Church of Missouri; one daughter, Kay Burkeen, of Wentzville, Mo.; one brother, Paul McCormick, of Michigan; two sisters, Margie Arnold of Campbell and Sally Ort of Illinois, five grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at Irby Funeral Home Chapel with Tony Woods officiating. Burial was in Piggott Cemetery with Irby Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were friends of the family.



