Richard Allen McCormick, Sr., 68, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019, at J W Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born in Morgantown, on March 24, 1951, the son of the late Russell and Ocie McCormick.

Richard was known as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He has served as a devout Jehovah's Witness for the past 49 years. Throughout his life, Richard has been a firefighter. He also worked for Ted's Auto Electric, Electro, Garrett Mine Supply, Francis Engineer and was a newspaper deliverer for the Dominion Post.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene McCormick.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Wanda (Klingensmith)

McCormick; a son and daughter-in-law, Richie and Kristi McCormick; two grandchildren, Chloe, and Tristan McCormick; brother, Bill McCormick, sister, Donna Walls, and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce Street, Morgantown on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, from 2-4 PM and again from 6-8 PM. Visitation will continue on Thursday, May 23, 2019, from noon until the time of service at 1 PM with Pat Brady officiating. Interment will follow at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens.

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