William Corey McCain

William Corey McCain was born in Bakersfield, California, on August 16, 1972.

William passed on July 14, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM, after a long but strong fight against diabetes and kidney failure.

William was a larger-than-life character. At 6'6" and 240 pounds, he commanded any room he entered. A gentle giant, he had a heart of gold and was a lifelong and loyal friend to many and a dedicated son to his adoring mom Cora who was a nurse in Bakersfield.

William attended St. Francis elementary school in Bakersfield, Garces High School in Bakersfield where he played football, and University of La Verne in where he earned a Bachelor of Science in sociology as well as a Masters in early childhood education with emphasis in special needs.

Immediately after college, William was involved working in security in the Orange County area where he happily would tell many of the colorful stories his career brought him.

His passion for football later took him down the sports path where he both recruited and coached for SUNY, Fordham, USMMA, and NMI in Roswell.

When his diabetes and dialysis made a football traveling schedule tough to continue, William switched to both juvenile probation work and community schoolwork in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was employed as a security guard right up to his passing and kept a stern eye to the last minute on the entry gate at work which was next to his home.

William had a very quick wit, a dry hilarious sense of humor, and could always be counted on for being a supportive and understanding friend. His dedication to anything he engaged in, including his friends and family, was unwavering. A lifelong patriot, he loved his country and respected the police and military. He was proud of his participation in a volunteer fire company while living in NY. He thrived on talking politics. William would light up with emotion and vigor when talking about the politician he did not like, which was a very long list. His lively political banter will be sorely missed in this current election season.

William was preceded by his mother, Cora Louise Spivey and grandparents, Susie and Jangles Miller, and is survived by his forever brother Joey Noll and countless friends who adored him.

Corey, as many call him, will be missed by all. We can imagine him now with his favorite high school teacher, Doc Willey, in heaven continuing the fun conversations. We look forward to seeing him there, and we are certain he will be one of heaven's best security guards.

Remembrance Mass: 06 Sept 2024 at 8:00am Church of the Incarnation Catholic Church, Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Funeral Mass: 14 Sept 2024 at 11:30am at St. Francis of Assi, internment to follow at old union cemetery, Bakersfield, CA.