Robert Leroy McCormick, age 70, of Lumberton, NC died on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. He was born in Robeson County, NC of December 30, 1940 to the late John McCormick and the late Beadie Summersett McCormick. He previously worked for Pepsi Bottling Company as a sign artist.

He is survived by a brother, J.D. McCormick and his wife Veron of Lumberton and a sister, Nancy Lovette of Lumberton; two nieces, Denise Harkin and Faye Ivey; and two nephews, John Lovette and Ronnie Musselwhite.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 3:00 PM at Floyd Memorial Chapel with Rev. Bruce Brumfield officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00 PM Saturday prior to the service. Burial will be private.