Wayne Clay “Red” McCorkle, 91, of Collinsville, Texas was called home to a glorious reunion in heaven on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
Red was born on September 4, 1933 in Woodbine, Texas to Henry Clay and Lucille Irene (Underwood) McCorkle. He graduated from high school in Collinsville and married Shirley Jean Boren on April 16, 1953. Red enjoyed being outdoors and used that in his life’s work as a dairy farmer and contractor for building projects. He also enjoyed playing dominos, he never missed any of the sporting events for Collinsville and being the Mayor of Collinsville was a big highlight in his life. But Red truly loved Christmas and he showcased his love of the holiday and its meaning in his larger-than-life displays at his home each year, this display was so big, so bright and beautiful that it was viewable from airplanes passing over Collinsville at night. His greatest love in life was his family, he loved and adored each one of them, never missing a birthday even up until the time of his passing. Red was a truly remarkable man and will be missed by many.
He is survived by his daughter, Sherrie Worthington and husband, Gary of Collinsville; daughter, Pam Hanning and husband, Rick of Yantis, TX; daughter, Kathy Patterson and husband, Gary of Collinsville; son, Tracy McCorkle of Whitesboro; grandchildren, Chanse and Ryan Molsbee, Zackary and Amelia Worthington, Lacey and Preston Patterson, Scott Hanning, Aaron Hanning, Ryan and Carin Patterson, Luke and Erin Patterson, Eric and Jamie Patterson, Kacy and Ashley McCorkle, great-grandchildren, Taylor, Gavin, Keaston, Decker, Kyler, Walker, Jentrie, Trey, Riley, Ashton, Drew, Hayden, Dylan, Austin, Madelyn, Lana, Rain, Rys, and Clay, brother, Lewis McCorkle, and sister, Joann Taylor, dear friend, Francis Russell as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Red was preceded in death by his parents, Clay and Irene McCorkle, wife, Shirley McCorkle, sisters, Gayle Voyles, Shirley Halff, and brother, Gene McCorkle.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Wayne and Shirley McCorkle Memorial Scholarship fund at Independent Bank in Collinsville.
Funeral services honoring Red will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, December 27, 2024 at the Collinsville High School gym, officiated by Ricky Patterson. Interment will follow at Collinsville Cemetery. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, December 26, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Collinsville Church of Christ.
I am so sorry for your loss. What a great man and legend to Collinsville!! Much luv and prayers sent to all. Keep the memories alive!!
Sorry for your loss. I always thought a lot of him. Great Man.
I’ll miss you Uncle Red (Wayne) you were the best Great Uncle and my best friend a girl could ever ask for you believed in me when I couldn’t believe in myself so fly high Red love you no matter what.
prayers to family and friends.he will be missed.
Mr. Red was a remarkable sweet man. Always smiling and so kind. He was always at every event in Collinsville no matter what the weather was. He was at every sporting event cheering on the Pirates. He brought so much happiness and cheer to everyone. His Christmas displays every year was the highlight of the holidays for everyone near and far. Mr. Red you are loved by so many people and will be missed by all.
So sorry for your loss. Red was the sweetest guy I will miss his hugs.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers going out to the family.
Sorry for your loss. Your dad has touched so many people. We are blessed to have known such a wonderful and caring man. He always had a smile every time we seen him. He will always be remembered.
May God grant you and your family peace during this time.
I am so sorry for your loss. He has left a lasting legacy in the town of Collinsville. May you find peace and comfort in knowing how many lives he touched.
So sorry for your loss. I hope all your memories are good.
Sorry to hear about the passing of Red. Our prayers are with all the family.
So sorry for everyone’s loss
CINDY AND MARSHALL SCOGGIN
Sorry for your loss praying for the family.
RIP Red, my condolences to the family. He was such a positive influence on everyone he met and and will be missed. I have a funeral for a sister in law at same time as His but will be thinking of Red and his family.