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Rev. Dr. JAMES McCORD

Suitland, Maryland

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Rev. Dr. JAMES J. McCORD Pastor Emeritus of First Baptist Church of Highland Park
Entered enteral rest on Thursday, March 23, 2017. Beloved husband of Mary McCord. He is also survived by two sons, J. Corbett McCord and Jacques McCord (Tamiko); two grandchildren, Alexander and Jared; great-grandson, Jayden; three sisters, Shirley Corbett, Cynthia Robinson and Margaret McNairy; a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, April 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Greater First Baptist Church, 2701 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009 and also on Monday, April 3 from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Glenarden, 600 Watkins Park Dr., Upper Marlboro, MD. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rev. Dr. James J. McCord Scholarship Fund, c/o The Greater First Baptist Church, at above address. Arrangements by Hodges and Edwards.

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Sincere condolences to the family. May Reverend. Dr. James McCord rest in peace

God bless the McCord family. May you Rest In Paradise Pastor McCord. You will be definitely missed by your family at First Baptist Highland Park. Much love and respect. The man smile that always made this world a better place. Your legacy will live 4ever at First Baptist :-)

The McCord Family,

May God continue to bless you and give you strength during this difficult time.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours today and always.

TO MY FRIEND MARY AND FAMILY. SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JIM AS I CALLED HIM. IT'S BEEN SO LONG AND I HAVE ALWAYS THOUGHT ABOUT YOU AND JIM AND FAMILY. PLEASE KNOW I STILL LOVE YOU AND THE FAMILY. HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU ONE DAY. LOVE YOU, CARLENE B. ROBBINS

To: The McCord family
My prayers and sympathy for your loss. May God continue to bless you and your family.

My prayers and condolences to First Lady Mrs. Mary McCord and your sons. I thank my Pastor Rev Dr. James J. McCord for his leadership, guidance, teaching of Gods work and love that he gave me from a child to an adult at First Baptist Church of Highland Park. My heart is heavy and my heart also is grateful for having you as my Pastor and in my life. I thank you for all the times that you talked with me, mentored me and instilled the word of God in my heart and mind. I thank you for giving...

My wife and I joined First Baptist Church of Highland Park back in '89. We are truly thankful for his leadership. Pastor McCord will be truly missed and we wish Mrs. McCord only the best!