Daniel “Meathead” McCormick 38 of Sod passed away Friday, March 23, 2007, after being involved in a dune buggy accident. He attended Duval High School and Auto Diesel College in Nashville, Tennessee. He was a heavy equipment operator, jack-of-all trades, a friend and helper to all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Shelvie and Macil Moss of Alum Creek; paternal grandparents Dillard and Mortana McCormick of Sod; uncle Jerry Dunlap of Alum Creek. and cousin Adam Moss.
Daniel is survived by his mother and husband Patsy and Marvin Rose of So Charleston; his father and wife, Michael and Diane McCormick of LeCanto, Fl; his uncle David McCormick of Sod; his aunt, Linda Dunlap of Alum Creek , uncles & aunts Delmas & Faye Moss, Wilford & Carolyn Moss all of So Charleston. He also left behind numerous cousins: maternal cousins Julie & Keith Lively; Benjamin & Anissa Moss; Cary Moss; Aaron Moss; Amy & Brian Parsons. Paternal cousins Dave “Corncob” McCormick; LeeAnn & Brian Bonnett; Lana & Robbie Wade; Jay & Sonya Dunlap; and Chris & Sarah Dunlap. He is also survived by several second cousins who loved him dearly and affectionately called him “Uncle Meathead”: Cody & Hannah Bonnett, Elijah McCormick, Weston and Gavin Dunlap, Dylan & Mackenzie Dunlap.
While growing up, Daniel made his residence in Alum Creek with his uncle and aunt, Jerry & Linda Dunlap. He was like a son to Jerry & Linda and a brother to their sons Jay & Chris. Daniel will best be remembered for his adventurous spirit, his warm smile, his kind heart and his love for his family and friends.
Services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Ministers Justin Imel & Richard Runyan officiating. Burial will be in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM on Tuesday at the funeral home.