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Hubert McCormack

veteranOct 18th, 1930 - Dec 3rd, 2016

Funeral: 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Visitation: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Interment: Elmwood Cemetery with the presentation of military funeral honors

 

   Hubert V. McCormack, age 86, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016, at his home.

   Hubert V. McCormack was born October 18, 1930, in Wayne County, Illinois, to William and Lucinda “Cindy” (Cantrell) McCormick. He married Ruth Marie (Staley) McCormack on April 8, 1962, at First Christian Church.  She preceded him in death on December 30, 2015.

   Hubert was a good husband, father, and friend.  He was a hard worker and good provider for his family.  He loved to fish and hunt, and liked growing vegetables in his garden.  He enjoyed listening to bluegrass music, especially Ricky Skaggs and watching westerns and baseball games.  Hubert served as the Post Commander for Flora VFW Post #3999.  He served as an engineer in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He worked at Valley Steel and later JenMar until his retirement in the mid-1990s.  Then for a short time he worked at Wal-Mart in Flora.

   Hubert is survived by two sons: Richard (Donna) McCormack of Clay City and Danny (Denise) McCormack of Salem; a daughter: Tina McCormack of Flora; a brother: Charles (Coline) McCormack Xenia; and grandchildren: Blake (Daphne) McCormack, Malerie (Corey) Knop, Alyssa and Olivia McCormack, Sarah (Greg) Richardson,  Samantha (Austin) Walker, Amanda Czyzewski, and Zacaria Wasion; great-grandchildren: Brianna, Ashton, Serena, and Ian McCormack, Maddie, Gavin, and Dylan Knop, Jacob and Micah Walker, Charlotte Richardson, and Jake Wasion; along with several nieces and nephews.

   He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruth; six sisters: Madge Gragert, Oakley Copelin, Arty Miss Fatheree, Georgia Stengel, Lucille Bailey, and Anna Mae Griffith; and four brothers: Arlie McCormick, Archie McCormick, Chet McCormick, Francis McCormick.

   Funeral services for Hubert McCormack will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery with the presentation of military funeral honors.  Visitation will be from 11 am until time of service on Wednesday.  The family has requested that memorial donations be made to the Flora Public Library, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a condolence or memory, visit www.frankandbright.com.

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Ted & Jackie Richardson

December 4th

We are so sorry for your loss. Hubert was a wonderful neighbor and friend. I have so many great memories of him. He will be missed by many.

Ruth Steele

December 4th

I am sorry for your loss of Hubert. May all the great memories of your loved one help to bring peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.

Linda and Larry Blum(Pawnee)

December 5th

Ruth and family, Our deepest sympathy to you all in the passing of Hubert. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pat Hilliard

December 5th

My condolences over your loss of Hubert. I knew him to be a kind gentle man when I worked at Valley Steel quite some time ago.

Laura Henson

December 5th

Dale worked with Hubert and Charlie at Valley Steel and I worked with Hubert and Charlie at Walmart. Hubert never knew a stranger. He was a happy and kind man, always made time to come and talk to me any time we met. May God be with his family and all who suffer from his loss.

Ella Burgess

December 5th

So sorry for your loss. He was a very nice person.

Nita Smith

December 5th

Tina and Family: So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad.

Rick & Becky Payne

December 5th

He was such a nice man. Thoughts and prayers for you all.

Jay & Linda Newby

December 5th

Thoughts and prayers to all.

Ed Carlson

December 6th

Dan, I am so very sorry for your loss.

Larry,Linda Blum (Pawnee)

December 6th

So sorry to read of your Mom's passing last year. We saw it in your Dad's obituary.

The Schatzles

December 7th

Dick, Danny, Tina, and family Our hearts go out to you all. We are so sad we couldn't come to flora to pay our respects. Uncle Hubert was a special man. We are praying for you all and hoping that you all can find some peace knowing Hubert reunited with Ruth. We are very sorry for your loss--cherish the memories you all shared--stick together. Sending love & prayers your way.....

Trudy Zimmerman

December 14th

So sorry for the loss of your Father. He was such a nice man and I know he will be missed greatly. Prayers for you all.

Larry and Donna Milner

December 18th

Our condolences to all the family Hubert was a very good neighbor and friendly man ,not a bad thing to say about anybody.He will be missed,May God be with you all. Thru this difficult time

 

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