Don McCord
Don L. McCord, MD, of Dallas passed away on March 16, 2022, at the age of 92.
He was born near Vernon to T.G. and Dola “Sue” McCord, and following his high school graduation attended Abilene Christian College.
He earned his medical degree from UT Southwestern Medical School and went on to Michigan to complete a residency in general surgery. Don proudly served as a physician in the US Navy.
He knew that although most qualified specialists move to larger cities to establish a practice, he believed the healthcare needs in rural communities was significant. He moved to Hamilton, establishing a practice on East Main, and after serving the community for a number of years, relocated to Clifton. He eventually settled in Dallas, where he practiced at Medical City until his retirement. Don continued to perform surgery on residents of Hamilton and the surrounding communities for a number of years and kept a regular travel schedule to the local hospital to assure they received continued care.
An avid and accomplished pilot, Don was a member of the Flying Physicians Association and served a term as president. A certified flight instructor, he loved sharing his passion for flying with his students and took great pride in their accomplishments. Many took their solo flights before receiving their driver’s license, and some went on to fly professionally.
As a certified aviation medical examiner, he enjoyed spending time with pilots who would come for their annual exams and having the chance to discuss all things aviation.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Kenneth McCord.
Don is survived by the love of his life of more than 50 years, Gayle, and his daughters Melissa Mares (Louis) and Nicole Harrison (Michael), and granddaughter Meghann Comeaux (Craig), all of Houston.
It is his time to forever soar, as friends and family bid him CAVU (ceiling and visibility unlimited).
In keeping with his wishes, no formal public service will be held, and in lieu of flowers, the family requests gift to the charity of your choice be made.
