Richard McCormick, RHS graduate

Richard “Rick” McCormick of Fayetteville, Ga., a Ridgefield High School graduate and star musician, died Feb. 18, 2003, as the result of injuries sustained in a car accident on Jan. 31. He was 42 years old.

Mr. McCormick was born Jan. 3, 1963 in Tarrytown, N.Y., son of Joanne and Ted McCormick of Ridgefield.

He was a 1981 graduate of Ridgefield High School where he was a leading musician, earning All-State honors. He was an alternate in the McDonald’s All-American Jazz Band and received a music scholarship to the University of Rhode Island.

An active athlete in school, he still played basketball and golf.

In Georgia, he was an active member of the Brooks United Methodist Church and worked as a crew chief for Brent Scarborough Construction Company.

Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife, Lesia, and three stepsons, John Knost, his wife Gillian and their son, Wyatt, Andrew Knost and Matthew Knost. He is also survived by his brother Ted and his wife Cheryl and their daughters, Kelly and Erin, of Berlin, N.H.

A memorial service took place at the Brooks United Methodist Church on Monday, Feb. 21.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Brooks United Methodist Church Building Fund, 119 Morgan Mill Road, Brooks, GA 30205.