Richard "RT" McCormick

McMinnville resident Richard "RT" McCormick, age 86, was born May 6, 1934 and died December 19, 2020 at his residence following an extended illness. A retired employee of Cumberland Lumber and member of the First Assembly of God, he was the son of the late James William and Maggie Lee Priest McCormick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Terry McCormick and two brothers, William Corbin McCormick and Harvel Hale. Mr. McCormick was married February 24, 1956 to Mariecha Bates McCormick of McMinnville. In addition to his wife, he is survived by nine children, Betty (Mike) Johnson of Murfreesboro and Garry (Linda) McCormick, Jerry (Verna) McCormick, Deborah Roller, Wanda (Robin) Wright, Connie (Dale) Delong, Melissa (Randy) Smith, Timmy (Virginia) McCormick and Tamisha (Carl) Burgess all of McMinnville; eighteen grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service and interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2020 at Mt. View Cemetery with Sammy Lee officiating. Family and friends will meet at cemetery for the graveside service. There will be no visitation at High's. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.