Dwight Myers "Corky" McCormack II

Dwight Myers "Corky" McCormack II obituary, Roanoke, VA

Dwight Myers "Corky" McCormack II

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21

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5160 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24019

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Dwight McCormack Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory - Peters Creek Road on Mar. 18, 2026.
Dwight Myers "Corky" McCormack, II, 65, of Roanoke passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dwight Myers McCormack and Jean Tucker McCormack.

Corky was a 1979 graduate of Northside High School where he played football and baseball. He was employed by Altec Industries.

Surviving are his sons, Brett McCormack (Kaitlyn) and Travis McCormack; grandchildren, Easton, Ashlyn and Bree McCormack; sister, Tammy McCormack Thompson (Steve); nieces and nephews, Whitney, Ellen "Crickett", Steven, and Kevin.

A memorial service will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home. 540-366-0707

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Upcoming Events

Mar

21

Memorial service

3:00 p.m.

Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory - Peters Creek Road

5160 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24019

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Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.