Our heart goes out to the Armedica family for their loss. I will miss seeing Claude at our meetings - he never missed one. Claude always had a kind word and smile when we would meet up at our annual sales meeting. I would seek out Claude and Mike as I enjoyed reconnecting and catching up.

You are in our prayers - take care,

John & Carrie Hermanstorfer

Knew Claude for many years; we lost a good honest man. I started selling Armedica products because Claude was an honest man deepest sympathy to family and the Armedica team. RIP

Claude and I grew up together and reconnected  50 years later. We were fortunate enough to have 13 years  together. Those years were filled with lots of laughter, remembering,  dinners, country music and touring Broadway stage shows, traveling and just hanging out together or with friends and family.   My heart is broken. I will miss him every day for the rest of my life. 

I am very sad to hear about the passing of Claude. He was a good friend, interesting person to talk to and a loyal Rotarian. He will be so missed.

I am truly saddened to hear the news of Claude's passing.  I have sold Armedica tables for many years, and Claude was always ready, willing and able to accommodate any request from a customer or vendor.   He was a fair, honorable and dignified man of the highest of principles and he will be missed by many.  My prayers go out to his family, friends and his Armedica family.  RIP and God speed my friend. 

After working with Claude for decades, I can say he was a legend in our industry.  Everyone is so sad to see him pass.  From his days at Chattanooga to starting Armedica, I truly enjoyed work working with him and his team.  He was a true gentleman.  It was disheartening to see him ill this past year.  He is in a better place.

Mike Christoi

I was fortunate enough to meet Claude on two different occasions and was impressed by the drive he had for his business as well as the way he conducted it.
 I did not know that we shared a May 23rd birthday.
  I  am so sorry to hear of his passing and would like to send my condolences  to the McCormick and Armedica family.

Dawson Crowley

We are so very sorry for your loss.
MS Manufacturing & Services 
Muldrow, OK 

Claude was a wonderful guy. He was a pleasure to talk with. He was smart and true to his word. His company’s products were so well made and there was never an issue with service. I’m truly saddened by his passing, and I wish his family well. 

Mary and i were very fortunate to have visited with Claude in May of this year. After a few minutes of visiting and catching up we noticed a folder on his night table and asked him what it was. He said he was looking at plans and showed us his vision for expanding his plant and adding employees to handle the increase in his business. He said he was working very hard to increase his strength and looking forward to going home and back to work.
Looking at all  the old photos in the Photo Tribute brings back a lot of fond memories of our visits to Arkansas and the memories of my early time in California with Claude, Betty and the boys.
Claude was a wonderful brother and we will all miss him. Our thoughts are with his family and hope they will find peace in knowing that Claude had a great life and enjoyed every minute of it doing what he loved. 
Merle and Mary

The entire team at Rehabmart celebrates and honors the incredible life of service and innovation that Mr. Claude McCormick left us all.  We  know Mr.  McCormick through the Armedica Manufacturing Company and his colleagues who work at the organization.  As an Occupational Therapist, I have used Armedica changing tables and treatment tables for over twenty years.  I have encountered countless stories of how the equipment has made life just a little easier for both caregivers and patients who require assistive devices.  We want to express our utmost gratitude and appreciation for Mr. McCormick, his work, and his service to others!  We convey our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and colleagues.  Hulet Smith, CEO, Rehabmart.com

Thinking of you and your families at this time. Had great respect for Claude working with him throughout the years. Loved seeing him at the yearly conventions. Great man, successful man!
Prayers
David Malmstrom
Performance Health

Unfortunately, I never had the pleasure of meeting Claude, but felt compelled to leave a message due to the number of times an employee of Armedica complimented him on his ability to lead a company with such high ethical standards and such gratitude for everyone who worked for him.  In today's world of business it can be easy to stray from your moral compass, but from everything I heard about Claude it sounds like he was able to build a very successful company while holding true to his values and all of those who worked for him.  We need more of that in today's world and I'm proud to promote the Armedica products Claude created!  My deepest sympathies go out to all of Claude's family and friends

-Greg Guinter

Worked for Mr McCormick for many years at Chattanooga Corp/Group in Hixson TN. When you heard that deep voice you straightened up and got to work but he was a very nice man.

I knew Claude for over 20 years as a customer, colleague, and a friend.  He was filled with honesty, integrity and Joy. When I think of Claude, I see the smile on his face and hear his hearty laugh. He will be greatly missed. 

I feel lucky and honored to have known Claude (professionally) for over 15 years.  He was a wonderful person and it was always a pleasure to see him walk through the door with a smile on his face.   I have such respect for what he accomplished in his life.  We are really going to miss him as a regular in our office.

I enjoyed the professional moments I had with Claude and I was so impressed by his smarts and the drive he had for success. He worked a full day everyday right up until the end and was a great example to those who knew him. I will miss him. Prayers of comfort to the family. 

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Mr. McCormick is survived by two sons, Gary McCormick of Fort Smith and Michael McCormick and wife, Bobbie of Greenwood; three brothers, Merle McCormick, John McCormick, Gary McCormick; one sister, Carolyn Jernigan; four grandchildren; Jessica McCormick, Nick Buswell, Jamie Keller, and Bo McCormick and seven great grandchildren.Mr. McCormick is survived by two sons, Gary McCormick of Fort Smith and Michael McCormick and wife, Bobbie of Greenwood; three brothers, Merle McCormick, John McCormick, Gary McCormick; one sister, Carolyn Jernigan; four grandchildren; Jessica McCormick, Nick Buswell, Jamie Keller, and Bo McCormick and seven great grandchildren.

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Claude L. McCormick

May 23, 1937 – September 9, 2021

McConnell Funeral Home

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