William McCord

Obituary of William McCord William G. McCord Jr. passed away on July 22, 2012 at the age of 79. He was born in Bradford, PA on August 3, 1932, the son of the late William G. and Genevieve Bedeaux McCord. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in Korea, where he was awarded the Air Medal for meritorious achievement during combat aerial flights over Korea. Upon discharge in 1954 he returned to Bradford and was employed by Bradford National Bank. He was employed by the bank and its successors for 39 years, in Titusville, PA and then Pittsburgh, PA, where he retired from his position of Senior Vice President of Integra Financial Corporation in 1993. He moved to The Plantation at Leesburg, FL in 1994. He was preceded in death by his sister, June, and brother, John. Surviving are his loving wife of 56 years, Janet, and his children: son Timothy and daughter-in-law Cynthia of Titusville, PA; son Thomas and daughter-in-law Charlotte of Houston, TX; son Martin of Leesburg, FL; and son Dean and daughter-in-law Marcella of Raleigh, NC. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Geise, of Cattaraugus, NY, nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. McCord was well known for his musical talent, having served many years as church organist, choir director and soloist. He was a fifty-three year member of The Barbershop Harmony Society (SPEBSQSA). He directed men's Barbershop choruses in Bradford, PA, Olean, NY, Venango County, PA, Pittsburgh, PA and Orlando, FL. He was the Director of the Friends-In-A-Chord women's Barbershop chorus at The Plantation in Leesburg, FL. He was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Community, where he also served as a substitute organist. He was active in many charitable endeavors throughout his life, most recently acting as Visiting Chairman of The Mended Hearts program at Leesburg Regional Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, July 27, 2012 at 8:30 AM at St. Paul's Catholic Church with Father John Giel celebrant. Inurnment with Military Honors will follow at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. Additionally, a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 9:00 AM at Manor in the Plantation with a reception to follow. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to The Mended Hearts Inc., 1528 North Lake View Avenue, Leesburg, FL 34748 or Friends-In-A-Chord, c/o Joan Ansley, 3546 Mulberry Grove Loop, Leesburg, FL 34748. Services A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, July 27, 2012 at 8:30 AM at St. Paul's Catholic Church with Father John Giel celebrant. Additionally, a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 9:00 AM at Manor in the Plantation with a reception to follow. Interment Inurnment with Military Honors will follow at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. Memorial Donations For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to The Mended Hearts Inc., 1528 North Lake View Avenue, Leesburg, FL 34748 or Friends-In-A-Chord, c/o Joan Ansley, 3546 Mulberry Grove Loop, Leesburg, FL 34748.

William McCord

August 3, 1932 - July 22, 2012