Christopher Francis McCormack

November 16, 1950 - December 24, 2014

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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

Saturday 1/24, 1:00 pm

Christopher Francis McCormack, beloved husband, brother, in-law, and uncle, passed away on Christmas Eve in Midland, Texas. Christopher was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 16, 1950, to Francis T. McCormack, Jr. and Mary Sloan McCormack. He grew up traveling the world with his Air Force family, living in Texas, New Mexico, Germany, Maine, Arizona and Virginia. He graduated from the University of Virginia, and the University of Houston Law Center in 1979.After law school Christopher moved to Midland, Texas to work for West Texas Legal Aid, and later established his private law practice there. He married Bonita Robin Byrd of Midland in 1992. He practiced family and criminal law, and was an expert Social Security/ Disability lawyer. Christopher was active in the community, serving on the boards of Legal Aid, Child Welfare, the Midland Battered Women’s Center and Planned Parenthood. He represented the interests of many children for Child Protective Services. He was the longtime Midland County Democratic chairman and served two terms on the State Democratic Executive Committee. Chris was also a serious sports fan, always loyal to the Washington Redskins and the University of North Carolina basketball team, even living deep in the heart of Texas for so long!Christopher is predeceased by his parents. Survivors include his beloved wife and true companion, Robin Byrd McCormack; sisters Maureen McCormack, Deirdre McCormack (Terry Hillman), Theresa Wolfe (Mark Wolfe) and brother Michael McCormack (Lori); aunt and uncle Lou and Larry Sloan; in-laws Darrel and Virginia Byrd, Susan and Tom Jenkins, Sherry and Carl Kizziar, Debbie Fisher; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Christopher was always a source of support and wisdom to his family and a generous and loving uncle. He shared his love of books with all of us. He had a very big heart and he wore it out helping everyone he could. He was our hero, and we will miss him terribly, but he left the world a better place.A memorial service will be held on January 24, 2015 at First Assembly of God at 1:00pm.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.,

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

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Saturday 1/24, 1:00 pm

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This breaks my heart. With his kindness and help I am a stronger mother than I was 6 months ago. My heart and prayers go out to his family.

I received this sad news today. Chris hired me right out of college to work for him and taught me so much. Robin and all the family are in my prayers.

This really breaks my heart. You will be missed Chris!

Chris was an excellent and determined advocate for his clients. He was well versed in Social Security law and very dogged in his advocacy. There was not doubt that he knew his people inside and out, he had a personal attachment to his cases. I know that had I needed the services of a true professional Chris would have been a man I would have sought out.I pray for his family and their healing.

Mr. McCormack truly put others before himself.He was so experienced and gifted in his line of work, anyone who had him as their legal representative knew the outcome would be in their best interest.He made a lasting impression with our adopted son/family and after all was said and done, he was not forgotten. I spoke of him so often and will be forever grateful for all that he did for me. Mrs. McCormack, our adopted son as well as the rest of our family was very saddened to hear of your loss.You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this time but I know you will continue to remember what an amazing man he was and hopefully that will be of great comfort to you.God Bless

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Robin, I will always remember Christophers kindness to me. I will remember playing trivial pursuit with you guys and Kim and Joe. Bowling was an adventure. And, of course, your wedding. You were so beautiful and Chris so handsome! My condolences to you and your families.

Chris was an amazing man. He helped so many children in the Foster Care System find forever families. Ours included in the forever families. He made a lasting impression on our family. Chris will be missed by many in the Midland/Odessa area. Our prayers are with your family during this very difficult time.

Robin, my thoughts are with you and your family during this sad time. I know that God is holding Chris close to His heart and the angels are singing his welcome.

Chris will be dearly missed. He had an open heart in his tireless work for those who needed but couldn't always afford access to the legal justice system. His gift was an important and meaningful contribution to the legal community and to the legal aid system of Midland, Texas. He was a mentor and an inspiration. Chris leaves a lasting and wonderful legacy.

Chris will be missed dearly missed. He was an open heart in his tireless giving to those who needed but couldn't always afford acces to the legal justice system. His great gift and contribution made a meaningful impact to his community and to legal aid in Midland, Texas. He was an inspiration and mentor. I hope his family will take comfort in the legacy he leaves behind in Midland.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.