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Clinton Hill "Butch" MCCORD Jr.

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McCORD, JR., Clinton Hill "Butch"Age 85 of Nashville pass at his residence, January 27, 2011. Survived by wife, Christine; daughter, Dr. Camelia G. Taylor; son, Robert C. Goldsby; God sons, William H. Nelson and Carrington C. Pitts; other cousins, baseball players and fans. Visitation will be on Wednesday, Feb. 2, from 10-12 Noon with funeral to follow at First Baptist Church East Nashville, 601 Main St., Pastor Ronald B. Webb, Eulogist. Interment, Greenwood Cemetery 1428 Elm Hill Pk. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Boys and Girls Club of America in memory of "Butch" McCord. JOHNSON'S HOUSE OF ATENA, (615)254-3472.

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Published by The Tennessean on Feb. 1, 2011.

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TOMMY NEW

February 8, 2011

DEAR CHRIS, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU CALL ME IF YOU NEED ME

loretta McGowan

February 3, 2011

To Deacon Mccord, sorry to hear the lost of your husband. Trust in the Lord and He Will See You through. My prayer are with you and your family. Blessings!!
Rev. Loretta L. McGowan

February 3, 2011

God Bless You and your family Mr Mccord, for you were an inspiration to the real souls of the game of Baseball, A fan of yours and all of the Negro League Players. David Calhoun Nashville, Tn

Mildred Woods

February 2, 2011

Camelia and Robert, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time. My parys are with you and your family.

Louise Frierson

February 2, 2011

My condolences to the family of Butch McCord. We worked together at the U S Postal Service on Broadway. He always had stories to tell. Rest in Peace Butch. God Bless the family and church family.

wadell robertson

February 1, 2011

Rest old friend love the baseball and black history lessons we shared,
always will remember your wisdom.

John & Helen James

February 1, 2011

Met Butch at freshman orientation at Pearl High School. Discovered our birthday's were three days apart and became lifelong friends. Followed his baseball career over the years, and spent many years on the golf course with him after retirtirement. He was unique. I will miss him. Chris Helen and I will keep you and Camelia in our prayers. Sorry could not be there. Love. John & Helen

sandra rucker

February 1, 2011

if i had not been so hard-headed, i would have followed the sound advice that Butch provided along my pathway.
my prayers are for chris and the family. rest in peace, butch.

Phyllis Thomas

February 1, 2011

Deacon McCord, please keep Mr Butch alive in your heart forever and God did bless you with many years together and I will miss his smile at church

February 1, 2011

We thanks God for the life of "Butch McCord Jr.Uncle Will, Aunt Mary, Uncle Joe, and Aunt Williie were very close to him. We reflect on the wonderful times at special fellowship gatherings.

Elliott, Martha and Webb family

Muriel James Dean

February 1, 2011

Chris, you are in my thoughts and prayers. You and Butch are prominent in my memories. I loved eavesdropping during your visits with my parents. Love you.

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