William "Ricky" Richard McCormick

William Richard “Ricky” McCormick, 65, of Ellerbe, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at his home.

Ricky was born September 27, 1957 in Montgomery County, a son of the late Frank and Nancy Marie Simmons McCormick.  He worked with Clark Equipment Company, Fruit of the Loom and retired from Pinewild Country Club. He was an active member of Mt. Creek Fire Department for 40 years, and enjoyed fishing and camping.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Linda McCormick.

Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Pammy Cagle McCormick; brother, Doug McCormick; sister, Helen Crepps; furbaby, Annabelle and several nieces and nephews.

A service to celebrate Ricky’s life will be at 3:00 pm Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Carter Funeral Home in Ellerbe with Rev. Tim Hawks officiating.

The family will greet friends following the service and at other times at the home.