Thomas J. (T.J.) McCormick of League City, age 89, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away the morning of March 19, 2015. T.J. was born in Gandy, Louisiana on March 18, 1926. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II, having served on the USS Bismarck Sea; the last aircraft carrier sunk in WWII by Japanese suicide bombers in which over 360 of his shipmates were killed. T.J. received degrees from Sam Houston State University and the University of Houston. He worked for Old Houston Press in the 1950’s, taught for 15 years in Galena Park ISD and taught for 10 years at Panola College in Carthage, Texas. T.J. was a loyal member of Friendswood Golf. Survivors include daughter Sherry Duhon and husband Chester of Austin; daughter Mindy Armstrong and husband Rick of Magnolia; grandchildren Mike McGee of Austin and Jacy Armstrong of Magnolia; brother R.D. McCormick and wife Patsy; along with numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. A visitation will be held Monday, March 23, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Forest Park East Funeral Home with a graveside service beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Forest Park East Cemetery.
