James Jefferson McCormick Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Jefferson McCormick of Benton, Arkansas, born in Sioux City, Iowa, who passed away on August 19, 2025 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Jefferson McCormick to pay them a last tribute.
He is survived by: his wife Karen Lau; his children, Sonya Whetstone (Hoyt), Tammy White (Paul), Rhonda Osborn (Joel) and Travis McCormick (Teresa); his grandchildren, Chassidi Frederickson (Dallin), Corbin White, Camber Welty (Jordan), Judith Foster (Mekko), Drake Osborn, Reagan McCormick, James McCormick (Ally) and Luke McCormick; his great grandchildren, Madallin, Zoey, Gunner and Wyatt Frederickson; and his siblings, Beverly Hevner, Chris McCormick, Susan and David McCormick.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations to two ministries close to Jim's heart: Blue Sky Ranch – A mentoring ministry founded by Jim's daughter and son-in-law, dedicated to guiding fatherless boys into biblical manhood through authentic relationships, skill-building, and healing experiences for the past 10 years. Learn more or donate at http://www.blueskyranchkansas.com..
