James McCormick

James M. McCormick was born February 10, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York to John T. and Jennie J. McCormick.

He lived his life in good humor and warmth and was always available to share laughter and good times with all his family and friends. Jim will be cherished most for his loyal friendships, quiet acts of kindness, and willingness to always be there to help. He was a genuinely caring man, who adored his children and grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by his Fiancé, Cheryl Morris, his children by previous marriages, Laurie Hadsell (Russell), James M. McCormick, Jr. (Melanie ), Jennifer Stauffer (James), Christopher J. McCormick, and Eric McCormick (Summer). Blessed with Grandchildren, they are : Michael Bloom, Jr. Jared Hadsell, Mathew J. McCormick, Alisha Rose McCormick, Bandon Lee Helton, and Kayla Marie McCormick, Lacy McCormick, Alex McCormick, Emily Ann McCormick, Danielle Henry, Rose Brown, Allison Griffin, Aimee Brown, Gage McCormick, Lily McCormick, and Great Grandchildren: Aiden Bloom, Carter Bloom, Davina Hadsell, Amari Hadsell, Aurora Rosalyn McCormick, Caeden Patrick McCormick, Bailey Marie McCormick, Logan James McCormick, Karson Young and Remi Henry and Ashton Moss.

He is survived by his brothers, John T. McCormick, Jr. (Susan) of Dresden, NY and Stephan R. McCormick (Linda) of Powder Springs, Georgia. He has many cousins, nieces and nephews throughout the United States.

Jim was an accomplished guitarist and performed with many bands in Western New York and South Carolina, performing different varieties of Rock, Country, Top 40 and original styles. His bandmates were lifelong friends, and he enjoyed recounting stories and adventures they shared. He was an artist and craftsman who enjoyed woodworking and creating beauty to share with others. He enjoyed fast cars, motorcycles and engines and the "art of the deal"; he was a member of Hornell AMVETS, and former Sargeant-of-Arms for the Northern Riders Motorcycle Club; but above all, he enjoyed his family and doted on them as father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Honoring Jame's wishes, there will be no calling hours or services.

The family is being assisted by Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Hornell.