Donald Monroe McCormick Sr., 83, died Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Wesley Long Hospital, Greensboro, N.C. His immediate family was able to visit with him at his bedside.
He was a native of Greensboro, born to Charles Monroe and Myrtle Williams McCormick.
He graduate from Greensboro Senior High School in 1945, was subsequently accepted into pilot training in the Navy, and graduated from N.C. State University in 1951.
He overcame tremendous obstacles to touch countless lives with his goodness, honesty, sharp mind and generous nature. He developed a deep faith in the Lord.
He took great pride in contributing to his community, and enjoyed giving a positive greeting to everyone he encountered, always giving encouragement.
While pursuing a passion for mechanical/architectural experimentation and industrial design, he also enjoyed listening to music and catching up on the news. He coached Little League, sang in the church choir, and loved peanuts, cookies, books and TV.
While enjoying those interests, no passion surmounted his love for his family and friends around him. His greatest pride and sense of peace came from knowing that his core values and deep rooted beliefs, the essence of his being will be carried forth in this world by his family, to whom he gave a similar outlook toward life.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy McCormick Salls and Myrtle McCormick Winslow; nephews, Charles “Chick” William McCormick, Michael Eugene Salls and David Bryan Salls; and niece, Leigh Salls Mallon.
Survivors include a brother, Charles William “Bill” McCormick of Denton, N.C.; two sons, Don M. (Suzanne) McCormick Jr. of Summerville, S.C., and Dr. John L. (Terry) McCormick of Alburquerque, N.M.; grandson, Donald M. McCormick III of Monks Corner, S.C.; granddaughter, Rachel Marie McCormick of Albuquerque; numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 7 at Forbis & Dick Funeral Home, Greensboro. A family graveside service will be held at Green Hill Cemetery.
The family requests memorial donations be made to Blumenthal Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Inc. of Greensboro.
Arrangements are by Forbis & Dick Funeral Services, Greensboro, N.C.
