Thomas E. McCormack, age 86, of Doswell, Virginia passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021. Thomas was born October 24, 1934 to the late James and Helen McCormack. He was preceded in death by his children, Bruce and James McCormack and his brother, Bruce McCormack.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Margaret "Peggy" McCormack; children, Linda McCormack James (Alan), Lori McCormack, Kathy Harkey (Barry), Karen Passmore (Eddie), Fred Burns Jr, David Burns, and Beth Day (Jarred); brother, Fred McCormack; and 18 grandchildren.
Thomas proudly served in the United States Airforce in the Korean War where he received the National Defense Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Following his time in the Air Force he pursued a degree at the University of Maryland. He continued to serve his country as a Technology Specialist with the National Security Administration for many years.
Thomas was a long time member of the Ashland Church of God. As a skilled marksmen, he was also a member of the Cavalier Shooting Range and the National Rifle Association.
A memorial service for Thomas will be held Saturday, August 14, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Nelsen Ashland, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, VA 23005. A graveside will follow at Forest Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 13384 Ashland Rd., Ashland, VA 23005.
In lieu of flowers donations in loving memory of Thomas McCormack may be made to NAMI Virginia, P.O. Box 8260, Richmond, VA 23226.
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