
Edward C. McCormick
Edward C. McCormick, Age 71, passed away on Friday January 5 th , 2024, in Palatka, FL. Ed was born in Butler, PA to the late John M. & Melda E. (Crawford) McCormick on October 25, 1952. He lived most of his life in Pennsylvania but was able to spend the past few years along with his wife being cared for by each of his children in Ohio, Wisconsin and Florida.
He attended Knoch High School. He was a retired school bus driver for Kenneth E Bauman (Roenick), where he enjoyed driving for many years. He liked watching Westerns, Sci-fi & Elvis movies. He loved classic cars, going to car shows and was a member of the Rodfather’s and Blast from the Past car clubs. He was a jokester and lived to make people laugh. He loved his family and sacrificed many times for his kids when they were growing up. He passed down his sarcastic wit to each of his children to carry on the legacy for the enjoyment of future generations.
Ed is survived by his wife, Bonnie (HUN!!!) McCormick, of Hawthorne, FL (formerly Saxonburg, PA). They knew each other almost their whole lives and were married 38 years. Daughters, Chrissy (Beagle Lynn) Brian Sprinkle of Marion, Ohio, Sheila (Bubba Sue) & Jay Slagstad of Cameron, WI, Jennifer (Spike)
Jonathan Hanson of Wewahitchka, FL. Son, Gary (Little a$$hole) & Amber Shoaf of Hawthorne, FL. Sisters, Patty (Chuck) Weber, Linda (Russ) Miller. Brother, John McCormick of Butler, PA. He was “Pap” to 12 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter and 1 great grandson due in April. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sisters Barb (Dick) Crowe and Carol (Rudy) Missler.
Ed created memories with everyone. Several of which started with, “this one time when we were drinking…” The family hopes that everyone takes a moment to remember a time that you shared a laugh with Ed. If you have a special memory or story of Ed that you would like to share with the family, please leave it in the comments. He will be missed but remembered in the hearts of many.
Memorial Service arrangements are in progress and will be determined at a later date.
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