James Lewis McCormick Sr., 77, USMC gunnery sgt. (retired), a longtime resident of Marlow, lost his final battle on Monday, June 16, 2014.
James’ quiet words of strength, wisdom and discipline will resound throughout the McCormick clan and beyond for all ages.
He is survived by his children, Kim McCormick, Karen McCormick (Jerry Dale), James Jr. (Ashley), Daniel and Jacob Adam Nelson. He loved to be surrounded by his grandchildren, Stephan, Natasha, Eric, (children of Kim), Jeremy (son of Karen), Jacob Cody, Paris and Luna (children of James Jr.). He is survived by three brothers, Jerry, Tex and Rex. He is also survived by his ex-wife, Delores McCormick. He also loved his extended chosen family and their children, Theresa (Catherine and Charlotte), Chasity (Katie, Landon, Roland) and Sabrina.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Angus; his mother, Ruth A. (nee Wilson); his sister, Janie; and his two brothers, J.T McCormick and J.D. McCormick.
James lived his life according to the Marine code of honor, courage and commitment. He was funny, loving, stubborn and generous.
James lived his life to the fullest and embraced everyone around him in his love.
He was a Marine to the end, and his life was reflective of the values he learned in the United States Marine Corps.
Visitation will be held at Hughes Funeral Home in Daphne at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
Interment with military honors will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort, 34904 State Hwy. 225.
Expressions of condolence may be offered at www.hughesfh.com.
Arrangements by Hughes Funeral Home and Crematory, Daphne.
