Everett Charles McCormick

Surrounded by family, Everett “Mac” McCormick of San Antonio Texas was called home on Monday, February16, 2026 in Allen, Texas. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and proud United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, Everett lived 94 years marked by courage, integrity, and unwavering faith. Over 25 years of distinguished military service, he honorably served his country with valor and commitment, earning numerous commendations for his leadership and bravery. Above all, he was a man of deep Catholic faith whose greatest pride was his family, whom he loved steadfastly and guided by example.

Mac was born in a sod house with a dirt floor in the Sandhills of Nebraska near Dunning, to Marley and Marie McCormick on October 10, 1931. Raised with modest means, he received his elementary education in a one-room schoolhouse with three other students. It was there that he developed the work ethic and determination that guided his life.

Even as a young man, Mac showed an independent and adventurous spirit. By the age of 19, he had already owned a Ford Model A, a motorcycle, earned a pilot’s license and purchased his own airplane.

His family later moved to Hastings, Nebraska where he graduated from St. Cecelia High School. Through hard work and a talent for math, he went on to earn a degree in Mathematics from Hastings College, a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Purdue University, and a Master's degree in Management and Human Relations from Webster University.

While stationed at Kindley AFB in Bermuda in 1956, Everett met Evelyn at a party. That chance meeting began a love story that led to their marriage on May 17, 1958, in Rocky River, Ohio. Together they shared 59 wonderful years of marriage before her passing in 2018.

Upon graduating from Purdue University, he was commissioned into the United States Air Force and earned his wings as a pilot. Over a distinguished 25-year career, he became a multi-rated command pilot in both piston and jet-powered aircraft. He served in Vietnam as a Forward Air Controller (FAC), flying the O-1 “Bird Dog.” His service was recognized with numerous decorations, including the Silver Star with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star, and the Air Medal with 16 Oak Leaf Clusters.

As an engineer, he contributed to several groundbreaking projects, including the X-15 hypersonic rocket-powered aircraft, the X-19 experimental tiltrotor aircraft, a space flight simulator designed to prepare astronauts for space flight, and the development of early precision-guided “smart” weapons.

Throughout his career, he traveled extensively on military assignments around the world, always remembering to bring home small gifts and keepsakes for his wife and children.

At the height of his career, he was appointed Base Commander of San Vito Air Station, Italy. Recognizing the sacrifice this assignment would require of both him and his family, he accepted the post and served overseas while his wife and teenage children remained in San Antonio. After completing his tour, he returned stateside and served the remainder of his career at Kelly Air Force Base before retiring from the Air Force in 1979.

Mac was not one to sit idle. Wanting to continue serving his community, he attended The University of San Antonio and completed the necessary coursework to earn his teaching certificate. He went on to teach math at Sul Ross Middle School and Holmes High School in San Antonio.

He also loved the outdoors, and many family memories were built around boating, camping, fishing, and hunting. Family vacations often meant time spent in state parks, exploring the outdoors together. He especially enjoyed boating along the coasts of Florida, Texas, and California, experiences that became lasting memories for the family.

Mac and his wife were devoted members of St. Luke Catholic Church for more than fifty years. Their faith was not only professed but lived, as they founded the parish’s St. Vincent de Paul Society chapter and faithfully supported the Men’s Club Wild Game Dinner—both of which raised funds to assist parish ministries and members of the community in need.

In the same spirit of service, he helped construct eight Habitat for Humanity homes sponsored by St. Luke’s, firmly believing in offering working families a hand up, not a handout.

In 1999, he found a new interest in recreational cycling and joined the Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club. As a Ride Chair, he helped coordinate many weekend biking excursions throughout the greater San Antonio area. As another expression of service, he rode to raise funds for research and care supporting those facing serious health challenges, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer. He also rode with the San Antonio Wheelmen in MS 150 “Bike to the Beach” fundraising events, completing the two-day ride from San Antonio to Corpus Christi in support of Multiple Sclerosis research.

In August 2003, at the age of 73, he completed the “Hotter Than Hell Hundred” in Wichita Falls, Texas, enduring 99-degree heat with the same determination and perseverance that defined his life. His biking family remember him as helpful, witty, and inspirational to riders of all ages. Cycling also became a fulfilling new social chapter for him and Evelyn, offering friendship, fellowship, and adventure, with Evie proudly serving as his greatest cheerleader along the way. He continued participating in long-distance cycling events and charity rides for the next several years, such as the Bike MS: Valero “Ride to the River” 2009.

Mac was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Evelyn; his parents, Marley and Marie McCormick; his daughter, Marilyn; his brother, Frederick McCormick and wife Erma; and his brother-in-law, Karl Bauer and wife Marie.

He is survived by his son, Kevin McCormick and wife Janis of Arlington, Texas, and their family: Kathryn Reppe and husband Jason of Burleson, Texas; Matthew McCormick and wife Erin of Benbrook, Texas; Patrick McCormick of Fort Worth, Texas; and Janis’ children, Jodie Cox and husband Richard and children and Jeremy Crawford and wife Cortnee and children.

He is also survived by his daughter, Meggin McCormick and her son, Connor Moodley of Allen, Texas; and his daughter, Erin Walker of Rockwall, Texas, and her children: Whitney Walker of Rowlett, Texas, and Taylor Walker of Fate, Texas.

He is further survived by his grandson, Gage McCormick Metoyer of Houston, Texas, son of his beloved late daughter, Marilyn.

Mac was recently blessed to meet his first two great-grandchildren, Gwendolyn McCormick of Benbrook, Texas, and Kimber Reppe of Burleson, Texas.

He is also survived by his niece, Debra Bauer of San Francisco, California, and his nephew, Derek Bauer of Atlanta, Georgia, and their families; and by his nephews and niece, Samuel Sanchez, Brian McCormick, and Ann McCormick, and their families of Lincoln, Nebraska.

Visitation will be held at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Rosary at 7:00 p.m.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at St. Luke Catholic Church, followed by interment with military honors at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m.

Serving as pallbearers will be Kevin McCormick, Matthew McCormick, Patrick McCormick, Connor Moodley, Derek Bauer, Samuel Sanchez, and Jason Reppe.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at the links below.