Carl and Carol McCormick

Carl L. McCormick, 83, of Artesia, New Mexico passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021, at Lakeview Christian Home in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He was born on January 18, 1938, in Rotan, Texas to O’Neal and Juanita McCormick.

Carol M. McCormick, 76, of Artesia, New Mexico passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020, at Artesia General Hospital. She was born on February 17, 1944, in Denver, Colorado to Maxine Hofer and Bruce Jones. Cremation has taken place for Carol, and there will be joint services with her husband Carl.

Visitation is scheduled for 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Trinity Temple Assembly of God in Artesia, NM. Following the funeral service will start at 11:00 AM. Following services, interment will take place at Pinon Cemetery in Pinon, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of making arrangements.

Carl and Carol were married on August 18, 1973. Carl was a general contractor, and worked on many projects throughout the Carlsbad area. Carol worked as a teacher for 30 years in the Carlsbad Municipal Schools. Together they full and loving life enjoying their children and grandchildren. They will both be dearly missed.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carol McCormick; and brother, Harold O’Neal. Carol was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Rhonda Collette; and brothers: Charles David and Eric Neal.

Carl and Carol are survived by their daughter, Pamela Bell of Gladewater, TX; son, Tim McCormick and wife, Cynthia of Pinon, NM; five grandchildren: Stephanie Domer (Shawn), Tosha Wragg (Jason), Carl Ray McCormick (Laura), Micalah Boddy, and Breann Boddy; thirteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; Carl’s sister, Frances Howard of Iraan, TX; Carl’s brother, James McCormick of Carlsbad, NM; Carol’s sister, Kay Eileen; Carol’s brother, Sheldon Ray; and numerous nieces and nephews.