David Holt McCorkle, 83, of Gordonville, Texas was called to his eternal home on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Wilson N. Jones Hospital.
David was born in Trinidad, Colorado on October 15, 1938 to Drew Holt and Dorothy (Clay) McCorkle. He married Janet Carpenter and they have been married for 64 years prior to his passing. David was a self-made, hardworking man. One who was committed to and loved his family tremendously. He spent his life working in the field of industrial x-ray. He and Janet have lived in the area since 1984. David enjoyed bird hunting, the outdoors and spending time with his dogs. Due to illness his beautiful bride Janet will be unable to attend his services.
He is survived by his wife, Janet McCorkle of Gordonville; son, Drew McCorkle and wife, Kelly of Mill Creek, Oklahoma; son, Dalton McCorkle and wife, Kelly of Whitesboro; daughter, Denise Fitzgerald of Gordonville; eight grandchildren, Justin Fitzgerald, Jeremy Fitzgerald, Chelsea McCorkle, Alexa McCorkle, Lauren McCorkle, David McCorkle, Jake McCorkle, and Maggie McCorkle, and great-grandchild, Lila Blair Fitzgerald.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Drew and Dorothy McCorkle and brothers, Dan, Dalton, and John McCorkle.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, January 17, 2022 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Whitesboro, officiated by Father Martin. Interment will follow at Liberty Cemetery in Gordonville. At this time no formal visitation is scheduled.
What a joy and pleasure it is that we were able to cross paths with The McCorkle’s! They were an incredible duo that loved their family, friends, community and country fiercely in a heartfelt and powerful way. They embraced life and enjoyed it no matter what came their way…. I will miss them.
Godspeed to David and Janet as they enjoy the next chapter in their journey. Rest In Peace, The Doughty’s.
Dear David:
Again, Sorry we lost contact with you for over ten years. You telling me about
your business and then asking me if I am falling asleep.
I appreciate the conversations we have had and seeing each other, even
though it has been a long time.
I know that you have helped your family in many ways, but I did learn one
thing. A 22 can not kill a duck.
I miss your smoking and the conversation we had when we got together.
I don’t know if there is a Heaven or Hell, but I do know that you are in the
best place.