Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday November 30, 2023 at Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories Cemetery Abilene ,TX 79606, with Pastor Jeff Reed officiating.
Raeford McCormick, the youngest of six siblings, was born February 26, 1938 in a farm house in Marietta, North Carolina to Fred and Ida McCormick. Raeford dedicated his early years to working on his family's sharecrop until he joined the Air Force in January 1955. It was during his time stationed in Orlando, Florida that he met his wife and love of his life Phyllis Charlene Banner and they tied the knot on January 12, 1959. Their only child, Terry was born in December of 1959, the Air Force allowed them to see the world while providing for the family. After serving 26 years in the Air Force, Raeford retired in 1981 from Dyess AFB as a SMSGT and Superintendant of Security, he then embarked on his second career at Texas Instruments in Abilene then moved to the DFW Metroplex. Taking advantage of Texas Instruments free continuing education he earned multiple bachelor's degrees. He had a passion for fishing and found joy in watching auto racing. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him.
Raeford McCormick was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Ida McCormick; his wife, Phyllis Charlene McCormick; siblings, Lenwood McCormick, Hoyt McCormick, Elizabeth Mackey, Evelyn Smith and Lucille Rushing.
Raeford McCormick is survived by his son, Terry McCormick and numerous nieces and nephews.
Please visit: www.elliott-hamil.com for online tributes and shared memories.
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