Geri Ray McCord's obituary , Passed away on October 9, 2025 in Rockford, Illinois

Geri Ray McCord

November 11, 1951 - October 9, 2025 (73 years old)

Rockford, Illinois

Geri Ray McCord's obituary , Passed away on October 9, 2025 in Rockford, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Carl E Ponds Funeral Home: Ponds Ernest

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Geri Ray McCord

November 11, 1951 - October 9, 2025 (73 years old)

Rockford, Illinois

Geri Ray McCord Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Geri Ray McCord of Rockford, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 73, on October 9, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Geri Ray McCord or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

In the sacred silence of farewell, Geri is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Geri's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Morley Sr. McCord and Julia McCord; and his sister Julia McCord. He is survived by: his brother Morley Jr. McCord (Paula); and his sibling's children, Deidre McCord and Dion McCord. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 20th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. (200 N Johnston Ave, Rockford, IL 61101). A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 20th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Carl E Ponds Funeral Home: Ponds Ernest



Mon

Oct 20

Visitation

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc.
200 N Johnston Ave, Rockford, IL 61101

Mon

Oct 20

Funeral service

1:00 PM

Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc.
200 N Johnston Ave, Rockford, IL 61101

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