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JAMES McCORD Obituary
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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for JAMES McCORD
April 19, 2017
Sincere condolences to the family. May Reverend. Dr. James McCord rest in peace
Mary Simpkins
April 4, 2017
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 :-)
Wanda Gaines
April 3, 2017
The McCord Family,
May God continue to bless you and give you strength during this difficult time.
Marina Alexander
April 3, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours today and always.
April 3, 2017
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
Marine Smith
April 3, 2017
To: The McCord family
My prayers and sympathy for your loss. May God continue to bless you and your family.
April 3, 2017
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 that same love and guidance to my daughters and for teaching them and leading them to love the Lord and baptized them with God's love. As a member of First Baptist Church of Highland Park for over 50 years, I have truly missed your guidance and teaching and know that you as a man of God helped me through life. I send my love and gratefulness to the family and honor all the deeds that you accomplished in Gods name. A true and faithful servant of God. I pray that God will continue to keep the family always in His mighty love and care. Saundra Womack, LaToshia and Lakellia Butler.
Alex and Patricia Pea
April 2, 2017
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!
Robert & Geri Blair
April 2, 2017
Praise God for the opportunity to serve under Pastor McCord. Our family life was enriched by his ministry at First Baptist Church of Highland Park. We pray that God will comfort and strengthen Mrs. McCord and the family. We love and appreciate you.
Florine Mooring
April 2, 2017
My heartfelt prayers and sympathy for your loss and my Pastor Rev. McCord for over 40 years at First Baptist Church of Highland Park. A true and faithful servant of God. Mrs. McCord and family the Lord continue to Bless and keep you always in His mighty love and care. We loved him also.
Hilda Pemberton
April 1, 2017
Mrs.McCord & Sons,I was very sorry to hear of Pastor McCord's passing. He was an example of a true Christian. I shall always be grateful for his encouragement. May God continue to keep all of you in his care and provide you comfort and peace during this very difficult time.
Former Councilmember, Hilda Pemberton
Angela R. Washington
April 1, 2017
Over these past few years, it was my pleasure to meet and serve Rev. McCord when he would visit Zion Church to hear Pastor Keith Battle. Rev. McCord's presence was bountiful, even in his frailty. The last time that I saw him, (only a few months ago) with a hug, I helped him into his seat for service. It was an honor and a pleasure for me just to be in his presence!
Rest in Glory, thy good and faithful servant,
Rev. Dr. James C. McCord
Rev. George And Darrin Frisby
March 31, 2017
Reverend McCord was a man that loved people. We are deeply saddened at the hearing of his passing. We offer our most sincere condolences to his family. We also mourn and rejoice with with you. May God comfort you as only He can and give you peace.
March 31, 2017
We loved and appreciated Rev. McCord. He taught us so many wonderful lessons that we used with our sons, and now with our grandchildren. He was a family man who loved his wife and sons Rest in Peace.
Benjamin & Barbara M. Moore
Dea.Herman & Helen Jones.Jr.
March 31, 2017
WE were very touched by hearing the passing of Rev.McCord-I enjoyed my years as deacon and chairman under your leadership. We loved you, but God loved you more -because you were his perfect
servant. Our prayers go out to the family.
March 31, 2017
One word we would use to describe our Pastor Faithful! Faithful to our Lord, faithful to preaching the uncompromising truth of the Word; faithful to his marriage and family; faithful to pastoring! What an example he set and we loved him for it. Be comforted family! Harold and Sharon Calvin
Penny Black
March 31, 2017
I remember when Rev McCord came to First Baptist of Highland Park as Rev Wyatt's Associate Pastor. Prayers to your family. Penny (Hatch) Black
Avent Family
March 31, 2017
Many fond memories and pictures from your visits with our family in Phoenix. Rest in peace in God's embrace in God's most awesome "Place of Grace"
Delorace & Walter Bowman
March 31, 2017
We send our most sincere sympathies to the entire McCord family. Rev. McCord lived a most exemplary Christian life and was much admired and revered by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace sir...you have earned your reward on high.
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