Obituary - Walter McCormick
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Walter "Mac" McCormick was family to some, friend to others, but loved by everyone he met.
His quick-witted hillbilly charm came from his West Virginia roots, of which he was extremely proud. His instincts to serve & protect followed him from the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War to law enforcement (SWAT Team), firefighting then arson investigation and volunteering for Henrico EMS on his days off. When he retired form Henrico County after 30 years of service at the age of 52, his humble & generous spirit shown through with his commitment to the support of homeless & disabled veterans. He was passionate & excited about the opportunities at the VFW to engage with & serve multiple communities, including active military & providing honorable escort for our fallen military members being returned to American soil. As an accomplished outdoor enthusiast, he hunted almost year-round. He survived a war, falling off a fire truck, being the favorite child & a motorcycle accident in 2015 with a pledge to live life to the fullest. He was baptized with his sisters, Marsha & Leslie, & found comfort in his faith until his last breath.
He will be missed by Doris (his wife of 50 years), Rachael, Gabe, Arelia & Davina (his daughter & grandkids) & Morgan, Ginny & Nate (his son, daughter-in-law & grandson).
He would be honored by monetary donations or acts of volunteerism for Liberation Veteran Services, in lieu of flowers.
He lived a long life full of love, comradery & excitement on his own terms. Semper Fi & Live Full Throttle!
A public Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 from 2:00PM-4:00PM and 6:00PM-8:00PM at Nelsen Richmond, 4650 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Nelsen Richmond, 4650 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231. Followed by a Committal Service at 11:00 AM at Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Dr, Sandston, VA 23150. Immediately after will be a reception at VFW Post 9808-Mechanicsville 7168 Flag Lane Mechanicsville, VA 23111
