William Ray McCord

He was the son of Bryan Cooper McCord and Melba (Jenkins) McCord of Sikeston, who preceded him in death. A loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Ray spent most of his life in Sikeston with his wife of 61 years Margaret Beth (Gimlin) McCord.

Ray was a 1962 graduate of Sikeston High School and a lifelong supporter of the Bulldogs. He was a fierce member of the Bulldog football team and a member of the first Sikeston wrestling team. Ray went on to get a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Murray State University.

Ray was a devoted member of First Baptist Church in Sikeston. He served many years as a Sunday School Teacher and Deacon.

As the owner and manager of the Cream Castle, Ray took great joy in feeding and serving BBQs, cheeseburgers and milkshakes to generations of Sikestonians. He enjoyed spending his mornings trading stories with the coffee drinkers as they solved the world’s problems.

Ray is survived by his wife Margaret Beth McCord of Sikeston, three sons Steve McCord (Jeannie) of Jackson MO, Keith McCord (Ginger) of Sikeston, and Kevin McCord (Melanie) of Sikeston and one sister, Sandra Dobnikar (Robert) of Jackson MO. Ray was a proud PawPaw to: Jennifer Jones (Nathan) of Springfield IL; Shelby Kate Spencer (Caleb) of Jackson TN; Carson McCord of Jackson MO; Madeline McCord of Cape Girardeau MO and William McCord of Sikeston MO. He was also proud great grandfather to Lucas, Owen and Faith Jones and uncle to numerous beloved nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00pm Friday, September 25th, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Sikeston. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. also at First Baptist Church, officiated by Glen Cantrell – pastor. Internment will be held Monday September 28th,2026, at 10:00 am at Sikeston Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Missouri Baptist Children’s Home, First Baptist Church Sikeston or a charity of your choice.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com for the McCord family.