JAMES T. (J.T.) McCORMICK
James T. McCormick (J.T.) 83, Clinton, went home to be with the Lord April 8, 2022, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
He was born Oct. 14,1938, in Logan County, Ky., to James T. McCormick Sr. and Rosa B. Hightower McCormick.
J.T. was preceded in death by: His parents; brother, Kenneth H. McCormick; and sister, Brenda Toury
He was a lifelong member of St. Mark United Methodist Church in Clinton and enjoyed taking part in church activities.
He is survived by: Qife of 56 years Patricia M. McCormick; children, Chris McCormick (Cindi) of Heiskell, Mike McCormick (Kim) of Heiskell, Sandy Doyle (Charlie) of Canton, Ga., Leslee Wilkinson (Jason) of Knoxville; grandchildren, Joshua (Chasty) McCormick, Kayla Holcomb, Molly McCormick, Kelsey Gardner (Ethan), Grayson McCormick, Jake and Zoe Ann Wilkinson; great-grandchildren, Brentley, Kennedy and Gabriel; special sister-in-law, Doris Cobb McCormick; brother and sister-in-law, Terry and Donna Sanders.
J.T. graduated from Clinton High School class of 1957, he attended Tennessee Tech and Emory & Henry.
He served in the United States Marine Corp (Semper Fi), he retired from Y-12 plant after 31 years. He loved to fish, watch University of Tennessee football and golf, (thank you, dear friend Phil Holbrook), he enjoyed family gatherings and his grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank Chuck and Brenda Smith for all their help and care. Special thanks to the staff of Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
There will be a graveside service at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Anderson Memorial Gardens with pastor Wayne Hedrick officiating. Full military service provided by the Campbell County Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers the family are asking donations to be made to:
St. Mark United Methodist Church 252 North Main Street, Clinton, TN 37716
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements
www.holleygamble.com