Birth date: Mar 11, 1932 Death date: Jun 14, 2016
Don Carlton McCorcle passed away on 6-14-2016. He was born and raised in Colorado City, Texas, and moved to Dallas when he married in 1953. Don was first and foremost a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. He was loved Read Obituary
Dear Sherry and Matt, Although I never had the pleasure of meeting your dad, so many wonderful things were said of him through my friend Sherry. My heart goes out to all of your dad's family and friends. God bless you all through these very trying times. Elaine M.
Don is my Grandfather. But my siblings and I never called him by his name; only Papa, and when we were older, Pops. And as a grandfather, he was very nearly the archetypical ideal; but was so much more than that: he was a pillar in my life. We orbited around him and depended on him, and he gave all that he was over to his loved ones freely and in the most graceful and nurturing way imaginable. Growing up with my Pops was the single most influential and positive experiences of my life. He encouraged me and inspired me in ways that will take a lifetime to understand. Pops was an unshakable and charismatic person with a set of principals all his own, and had a deeply rooted sense of morality and fair play. At the same time, he always comported himself with the warmest and most gentle constitution. He exhibited acts of devout selflessness one only sees in heroes. An uncommon patience and kindness was a constant virtue of his. Pops was a country boy and a crack shot with a rifle. He loved southern cooking, particularly my Grandma's. He taught me everything from how to catch just about every kind of fish and on what bait at just about any time of day, to a small lexicon of depression-era slang, now lost to time. He was the family documentarian, seemingly always in the back with the camera or the camcorder, capturing every little moment, while others talked, laughed and played. And him looking over it all over, proud, happy. That was him. That was Pops. I will remember his council, his robust sense of humor, all his words of encouragement and congratulations. I'm so lucky to have had known him, and enjoyed him all these years. The memories we shared will accompany me through life and perhaps beyond. To my siblings and I, Pops was a universe unto himself. And now, I ready myself to face a life without him. I owe the finest memories of my young life to him, which I will keep with me, faithfully, and for the rest of my days. As impossible as it seems, now we must part. With enduring love, he will be greatly missed. Goodbye, Pops. Marshall McCorcle.
My deepest sympathy for the family. I only knew Don from phone calls and emails related to McCorcle/McCorkle family history. He contributed a tremendous amount of genealogical research to our particular line and was kind enough to help a stranger (well, actually 5th cousin) who called him to ask questions. His research can be found at http://mccorcle.com . David McCorkle
Karen Hart purchased the Crystal Cross Bouquet for the family of Don C. McCorcle.
Sherry, Matt and family. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mother and father both were wonderful people who led godly lives and I know they are together again in the presence of God. The pain and suffering of losing our parents is not an easy one to handle I pray comfort for you and know that you will all see them again someday. Your father was always so nice to me and I will keep you all in my prayers. Karen Hart
After becoming acquainted with Don McCorcle at Collins Radio Company fifty (50) years ago, the subsequent years were most pleasant as a friend and co-worker. Don and I had some common hobbies which we both cherished. In fact, Don was the one who got me interested in Ham Radio. Don was my 1st HF Radio Contact after I obtained the station equipment. We exchanged QSL Cards with each other and I cherish that particuliar card today above those I have received from 200 different countries. I am certainly going to miss Don, but he will definately not be forgotten. Matt & Sherry, you sure had a very fine dad. My prayers will be with you and the family. God Bless, Earl
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Thank you Perry. Your visits with dad filled him with such joy at times when it was in short supply. Best Regards, Matt McCorcle
