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Danny McCorkle Obituary
January 21, 1948 - June 24, 2012
Eatonton, Georgia- James David McCorkle, age 64, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012.
Danny was born in Macon to the late J.D. McCorkle and Mildred Williamson McCorkle. A veteran of the United States Army, he served in Vietnam where he was the recipient of two Purple Hearts. Danny retired from Armstrong World Industries after 34 years of service. Shortly after his retirement Danny decided he wanted to return to the workforce. He then worked for Lowe's Home Improvement in Milledgeville, gaining many friends in his five years of employment. He was a member of Lake Country Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing whenever time allowed.
Danny is survived by his wife of 39 years, Charlotte McCorkle of Eatonton; sons, Clay McCorkle (Amanda) of Vidalia, and Andrew McCorkle of Eatonton; three brothers, Roland Norman of Byron, Bruce McCorkle of Macon, and Frank McCorkle of Dalton; and seven grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 7-9:00P.M. Wednesday at Crest Lawn.
Funeral services will be 1:00P.M. Thursday, June 28, 2012 in the Chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Pastor B. Carlisle Driggers and Chaplain David Gibson, USN will officiate. Interment will follow at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens with Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675; or to Lake Country Baptist Church, 1259 Crooked Creek Road, Eatonton, Georgia 31024.
Please sign the online registry at, www.crestlawnfuneral.com.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of funeral and burial arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Danny McCorkle
June 28, 2012
Charlotte & Family
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow. Danny was a Great Guy in every way.
Love & Prayers
Carol Collins Graham
Toby Halligan Miller & Family
June 27, 2012
Charlotte, Clay, & Andrew,
Our family is so sorry for your loss. We pray that all of the wonderful memories you all have will help each of you through the days ahead. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Charles Halligan and Family
June 27, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mike & Gale (Wainwright) Kitchings
June 27, 2012
Dear Charlotte and family, I am so sorry to read about Danny's passing. I have good memories from knowing him at Willingham Mill. I am unable to attend, but know I will be there in thought. He lived life well and gave so much of himself to this country. I honor him for that as well as for him being a friend. So are you. Thinking about you during this difficult time. Love and Prayers
Jerrie DellaDonna
June 27, 2012
Charlotte
So sorry to hear about Danny. Danny was always a kind and gentle person. We (Gene and I) are out of town and was sad to read about his passing. We are so sorry we cannot attend his funeral. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you and yours.
Jerrie DellaDonna and Gene Whitehead
Keithq Avery
June 27, 2012
Frank,
You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts.
SYLVIA DOVER
June 27, 2012
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.DANNY WAS A GREAT MAN.
Rhonda Bishop
June 27, 2012
Frank and Family so sorry for your loss, please know you all are in my prayers.
Betty Fuller
June 27, 2012
Charlotte and family, our hearts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. Danny was such a good and kind young man. I have fond memories from our days at Willingham Baptist Church of you and Danny. Wish you comfort, Betty (Phillips) Fuller
David Matthews
June 27, 2012
Danny will always be remembered as fine man and a true American. My heart goes out to the family.
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