Robert E. McCormick

Monday, March 3, 2014

Robert E. McCormick, 87, of Greencastle, passed away Feb. 1, 2014 at Autumn Glen Assisted Living.

Robert was born Feb. 16, 1926 in Lafayette, Ind., the son of George and Fern McCormick.

After graduation from West Lafayette High School, Robert joined the U.S. Navy and served during World War II after which he began a career in men's clothing.

In 1952 he married Roberta Cottingham at Lafayette.

In 1954 Robert opened his first men's specialty store called Mac's Apparel for Men at 16 W. Washington St. in Greencastle. Since that time he became known as "Mac" to everyone in the community. He also owned stores in Zionsville and Crawfordsville.

Mac was always very active in community organizations. He was a member of the Greencastle Merchants Association, Greencastle Chamber of Commerce, Elks Lodge, Masonic Lodge, Windy Hill Country Club, Indiana Men's Apparel Club and Greencastle Presbyterian Church.

In his spare time Mac enjoyed golf and joking with his friends.

Robert is survived by his wife, Roberta; son Bill (Shirley) McCormick of Crawfordsville; four grandchildren, Rob (Stacy) McCormick, Annie (Tim) Sears, Scott Cromwell and Cari Staggs; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Trudy Cromwell.

A memorial service will be conducted at noon Saturday, March 8 at Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home, Greencastle, with Rev. Wes Kendall officiating.

The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Putnam County Community Foundation.