James Lamar McCormick

Obituary On Wednesday, March 11, 1959, the union of humble parents Designate Bishop Benjamin James, Sr. and Penny Lee McCormick, were blessed with their 10th and youngest child, James Lamar McCormick in Pompano Beach, FL. James received his former education through the Broward County Public School system and graduated from Northeast High School in the class of 1977. He was raised in a Christian home where his parents not only taught him the ways of Christ, but he saw them love and honored Christ with their lives. James accepted Jesus as his Savior as at youthful age under the pastorate of his father. Known to set goals and aim high, he furthered his education at Texas College in Tyler, Texas and received a BA in Social Science with the emphasis in political science in 1981. While in college James was an active member of the Texas College Concert Choir and pledged into the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. After graduating from college, he served in the United States Army as Second Lieutenant in Fort Benning, Georgia and Stuttgart, Germany. On October 3, 1992, he married the love of his life, Deborah Ivey. Together they raised Robert, Jacquetta, and Damen. In 1993 he connected with McCormick’s Temple, New Birth House of Prayer in Pompano Beach under the leadership of Bishop Samuel and Overseer Queen McCormick. He had a heart for souls and was ordained as an Elder at New Birth House of Prayer for all People. Elder James McCormick served in the Men’s ministry, Sunday School Department, and facilitated services in the complex where he lived. Having taught and motivated others to become better individuals, James retired from teaching with the Broward County School Board in 2019. He spent over 20 years pouring wisdom, laughter, and hope in the lives of students he educated. James L. McCormick, the last child of B.J. and Penny Lee McCormick was called to rest on January 1, 2024. Immediate family members who preceded him in death include: his parents, Designated Bishop. B.J. and Pennie McCormick; all of his siblings, Vergie, Pansy, Charles, Samuel, Isiah, Joseph, Benjamin, Delores, and Leola; his stepson Robert, Jr. Those left to cherish the memories of his life are wife, Deborah McCormick, stepchildren, Jacquetta James and Damen Orrell; grandchildren, Frederika, Jakayla, Jaquan, Ja’Kyrah, Ja’Naiyah, Ja’Zariyah, Jacari, Jacob, Jousha, Jalaiyah, Ja’Dore, Damen, Jr; great grands, Aubriana, Damen, III, Royalty; god daughter, Azaria; several nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends.

James Lamar McCormick

March 11, 1959 - January 1, 2024