J.C. McCormick, age 85, of McMinnville, passed away Thursday November 22, 2018 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro. He was a member of the New Union The Baptist Church, retired truck driver and a member of Center Hill Masonic Lodge #77.
He was born October 3, 1933 to his parents, the late Lester and Myrtle Adcock McCormick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Melvin McCormick and sister, Faye Adcock.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 42 years, Charlotte McCormick of McMinnville; one son, Jamie McCormick of Smithville; three daughters, Denise McCormick of Murfreesboro, Carla Young of McMinnville and Lori Kilgore of Smithville; three grandchildren, Ryan Adcock, Dana West and Clay Kilgore; four great-grandchildren, Sadie and Shelby West, Chloe Adcock and Briar Rose Kilgore; two brothers, Leonard and Bobby McCormick both of Smithville; three sisters, Kathy Cannon of McMinnville, Linda Womack of Centertown, Ann Hallum of Smithville; several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
A Masonic Service was held, November 26, 2018 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Funeral service was held Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Bobby Thomason and Michael Hale officiating and burial following in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers included David Kilgore, Wayne Adcock, Chase Cantrell, Albert Summers, Dustin Hallum, Michael Hallum, and Shane Hallum.
DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangments