Ronald George McCormick

Ronald George McCormick, 89, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away at his home after a brief illness. His beloved wife was by his side. He was born on January 2, 1932, in Gloucester, Mass, to the late Owen and Helen McCormick. He went to Essex County Agricultural School before joining the Army during the Korean War. He served honorably in the US Army with B Battery, 143rd FA BN. Ron was married for 62 years to his wife Helen Vangie McCormick. He was the father of six, grandfather of sixteen, great-grandfather of thirty. He is survived by his wife and four sons and their families and two love adopted daughters, Brian and Merissa of Florida, Shawn and Vicki of New Hampshire, Ron and Sandy of Virginia, Kent and Ruth of New Hampshire. He is also survived by his brother, Mike McCormack; and sister, Donna Mackey. He was a life member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion and the SVDGA. He was a tool grinder for many years. He loved raising rabbits, bee keeping, and gardening. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Carolee and Lynanne; two brothers, Owen McCormick and Jim McCormick; and three sisters, Marion Nicholson, Pat Conrad, & Mary Parsons. A memorial service will be held at Thaxton Baptist Church, Thaxton Virginia on November 6 at 2 PM. Interment will be in Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, NH, at a date to be determined. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.