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Chief McCormick Obituary
LaVergne - Chief Richard "Ricky" McCormick, age 49, of LaVergne, TN, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018. A native of Maxton, NC he was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Gene and Sally Faye Wilkerson McCormick; and his son, Brandon Taylor McCormick.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Highland Heights Church of Christ. Brother Stephen Hale will officiate. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.
He is survived by his loving wife Diana Allen McCormick; sons, Tyler McCormick and Jordan McCormick of LaVergne, TN; daughter, Ashley McCormick of Smyrna; grandchildren, Annabelle and Abigalle McCormick; brother, Allen McCormick and his wife Briana of Manchester, TN; sister, Christa Nichols and her husband Nick of LaVergne, TN; father-in-law, Bobby Allen of North Carolina; mother-in-law, Judy Allen of California; and his loving canine children, Sebastian, Sabienne, Jasmine, Cheyenne, and Shiloh.
Chief McCormick was a 1987 graduate of Smyrna High School. During High School he began to volunteer as an explorer with the LaVergne Fire Department. He actually left graduation to respond to a fire call, and has since continued to serve his community with the department. He was promoted to the honorable position of Fire Chief for the City of LaVergne Fire Department in 2014 serving as the first municipal chief in the city. He loved spending time with his family and he will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.
The LaVergne Fire Deparment will serve as pallbearers.
Family ask memorials in memory of Chief McCormick please be made to Box 100 in LaVergne at www.box100lavergne.org
Visitation will be Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Highland Heights Church of Christ.
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Jennie Hurt
August 22, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I remember hanging out at Lavergne Fire Station. When Ricky & Steve Hollandsworth were volunteer firefighters. We all fun memories that can be shared. Ricky will be missed. My heart goes out to his family, kids,& grandkids. Just keep the memories, close to you. Rest in peace, Ricky
In Honor
Glenn McDonald
August 22, 2018
We all have lost a close friend and i pray for peace for the McCormick family. Memories become treasures and treasures are in the heart forever, as we struggle to understand this great loss.
Lloyd Adkins
August 21, 2018
You will be missed
Missy White
August 21, 2018
I will not be able to attend the services. That doesnt speak to my respect level for Ricky or sympathy for those who love him. I only met Ricky once. But seen him several times in the community. Even once at my house for a fire call(before I knew him). I never seen or heard a bad action from him or bad word about him.
Condolences to all those who love for Mr.McCormick.
Randall Feager
August 20, 2018
Rick was a great guy he will be missed by many..So sorry for your loss..
June Roberson
August 20, 2018
May God bless you and your family during this time, I will keep you in prayers
BESSIE PEERY
August 20, 2018
I am so sorry for the loss of this Friend that I have had the pleasure of knowing for twenty-five+ years, He is leaving behind such a great wonderful wife and GREAT Children, Tyler Ashley and Jordan,,(my grandchildren), and the deceased (brandon McCormick) ,which went to Heaven in April,,I know you will be with him now, what a reunion,, Prayers for the Wonderful Family that I love,God Be with you, love Bessie Peery.
teri and ray GANN
August 20, 2018
lavergne lost a true hero...my heart and prayers go out to all the family, friends and people who knew rick.....he touched all our hearts,,,,,,a terrible loss!
Chester Harrell
August 20, 2018
Ricky will be truly missed .
I meet Ricky in 1983 when he started coming around LaVergne Fire Dept Inc. A teenager wanting to be a firefighter. I was 14 when I started hanging around the firehouse wanting to one day be a fire fighter . We both shared that dream Ricky carried it further to one day be chief. We shared so much Ricky, I will see you in that great firehouse in the sky on day.
I know A. C. Wintermeyer is welcoming you home. God's speed my friend !
Patricia Farmer
August 19, 2018
There are no words to say that will take your grief and sorrow away at this time. The time that Rick walked this earth he touched a lot of people's lives. He will never be forgotten for that. LaVergne will never be the same with this man gone. It was a pleasure of mine to have known him and his family. Prayers and thoughts are with his family and his extended family, the City of LaVergne.
Vanessa Ulrich
August 19, 2018
Prayers to all.
Butch Morris
August 18, 2018
Ricky was always a great friend an co worker. He will always be remembered and missed. Butch Morris
Tonya Anderson
August 18, 2018
You are loved by so many. Rest easy!
Barbara Hollingsworth
August 18, 2018
Diana and family. I feel so sad for your loss. I've never met Rickey but I know he was the love of your life. You didn't have many years together. But the years you shared were a loving beautiful gift you will always remember. You are a strong woman and you will go on. It will take time to heal. One day at a time. You will always have beautiful memories of him. My love,hugs and prayers go out to you and your family. Love Barbara
Randy Johnson
August 18, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Rickey was a fantastic person, he is missed by all who knew him.
melissa Jones
August 18, 2018
Ricky this is to soon, i know you wanted to be with brandon but we all needed you here. You were a good father, husband, brother, etc.. you would help anyone that needed help. We will miss you so much, till we see you again
Marlene Jenkins
August 18, 2018
We send our love, prayers and strength to family
Joel & Marlene Jenkins
Leanne Welsh
August 18, 2018
Your personal commitment to the fire department has forever changed this city and countless people. There will never be another like you but, your leadership will continue to mold this fire department and our city. Thank you for everything you sacrificed while serving La Vergne. Many blessings to all of your family for such a deep loss. Thank you personally for everything you helped me with as well. With much honor and respect sir.
Judie & Ryan Singer
August 18, 2018
Sending prayers for comfort and strength during this most difficult time
Ricky Quinn
August 18, 2018
You will be missed my brother. Rest well. I love you brother.
Debbie Howell
August 18, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Debbie Howell
August 18, 2018
There are no words to Express how much I am going to miss you my precious friend. You were everything the word Hero means and more. This city will never be the same without you. Johnathon and I love you and will carry you always in our hearts .
Pauline Williams
August 18, 2018
I am sorry for ur loss of the passing of Rick
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