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GODFREY — Charles "Rick" Richard McCormick, 68, of Godfrey, passed away at 8:45 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021 at home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on January 14, 1952 in Logan, West Virginia, the son of Charles J. and Ada M. (Robinette) McCormick. He married Donna K. Bush on November 17, 1973 in Alton. She survives.
Rick retired from Phillips 66, where he was a Refinery Operator. He was a member of Abundant Life Community Church in Alton. Rick loved to travel and found peace on the water.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by three daughters, Erin (Jason) DeVaisher of Alton, Sara (Paul) Wallace of Alton and Laura Poole of Bethalto; a father-in-law, David (Judy) Bush of Jerseyville, eight grandchildren, Katelynn (Brendan Lenhardt) DeVaisher, Reagan DeVaisher, Hunter DeVaisher, Brandon Wallace, Jacob (Faith) Wallace, Madison Wallace, Lucy Poole and Lawson Poole; a sister, Sharon (Allen) Swiney of Palm Bay, FL; two brothers, Mark (Cheryl) McCormick of Edwardsville, and Scott (Joni) McCormick of Alton; three sister-in-laws, Debbie Schetter of Dow; JoEllen Bush of Alton and Gayle Lindsay of Granite City; along with numerous nieces, nephews and good friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, two brothers, Thomas McCormick, and Larry McCormick; a mother-in-law, Geneva Bush; two, brother-in-laws, Terry Bush and Denny Schetter of Dow and his best four legged buddy Chase Michelob.
Visitation will be 4:00p.m.-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Abundant Life Community Church in Alton.
A funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Abundant Life Community Church in Alton. Pastor Roy Rhodes will officiate. Burial will follow at Valhalla Memorial Park.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing, occupancy, and mask wearing guidelines will be followed as mandated by the CDC.
Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey is entrusted with professional services.
Memorials can be made to Panama Missions through Abundant Life Community Church in Alton or Salvation Army.
Online condolences and tributes can be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.
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Published in The Telegraph from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2021. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thetelegraph/obituary.aspx?n=charles-mccormick&pid=197474650
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Carla J Schmidt (Schwarz)
I'm sorry to read of Rick's passing. My condolences go out to his family. I remember talking with him at the mixers and reunions. He always remembered that I went to Thomas Jefferson for grade school. At the last reunion he was talking about how he liked to cut grass and work in the yard. Always a pleasant guy.
David P Grady
I was not a close friend of Rick however he had an everday presence at the YMCA. I used to go to the YMCA when it was located downtown and for the years after it moved. Rick was always there helping out and making sure everything ran smoothly. He was always a kind and thoughtful person who embraced the orginal purpose of having an institution like the Y. Rick will be missed as he was so personable and easy to like. I regret not maintaining a closer relationship with him after high school. I am quite sure he touched the lives of many people who came to the Y in Alton.
Deborah A Bayley (Provinzano)
Also liked Rick McCormick. What a nice guy! He had a contagious smile & always made ppl feel comfortable. Condolences to his loved ones.
Don A Nicholson
I knew Rick when I was living on Lindenwood near Eunice Smith elementary school in Alton. We were very good friends back then and I am so sorry to hear about his passing. My family moved to Godfrey so I couldn't keep in touch with the Rick, or RCMC. That, strangely, is how I remembered his name. Royal Canadian Mounted Cops. Ok, so I am dyslexic and transposed a couple of initials. CRMC is hard to remember! It must have been a TV show I watched. Lol.