William was born in 1936. He passed away in 2020.
Born in Sumter, SC, Bill was the son of Leslie Franklin McCormic and Pansy Craft McCormic, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Leslie Craft McCormic, Annie Laurie McCormic Wells, and John Alexander McCormic.
After receiving his BS degree in Textile Management from Clemson University in 1958, Bill spent the majority of his career in Textile Sales.
Bill was an active member of The First Baptist Church of Clemson and a member of McCleod-Spencer Sunday School class. In his more active years, Bill enjoyed playing golf with his cherished friends, working in his yard, volunteering with Meals on Wheels, and adamantly supporting his Clemson Tigers. He also loved sharing a good story and laughing with his family.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Lillis Holman McCormic; and his children, Cecelia Lee Buckley of Greenville, SC, Frances McCormic Wortkoetter (Gary) of Greer, SC, and William Martin McCormic, Jr. (Christie) of St. Charles, IIinois. He will be fondly remembered by his eight wonderful grandchildren, Jamie, Ben, Joseph, Jacob, Anna, Logan, Abby, and Caroline.
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