Gerald McCormick

Gerald McCormick
Majority Leader of the Tennessee House of Representatives
In office
2011–2014
Succeeded byGlen Casada
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
from the 26th district
In office
2005 – January 8, 2019
Preceded byBobby Wood
Succeeded byRobin Smith
Personal details
BornGerald Dennis McCormick II
(1962-02-22)February 22, 1962
DiedDecember 11, 2025(2025-12-11) (aged 63)
PartyRepublican
SpouseKim McCormick
Children2

Gerald Dennis McCormick II (February 22, 1962 – December 11, 2025) was an American Republican politician in Tennessee, representing the 26th District as State Representative.[1][2] His district included parts of Hamilton County, Tennessee.[1][2]

Life and career

Gerald McCormick was born on February 22, 1962.[2][3] He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee.[2][3] He served in the Gulf War.[2][3] He worked as a real estate broker.[2][3]

He served on the Board of Directors of Blood Assurance.[2] He was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order, National Rifle Association of America, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, and the Harrison Ruritan.[2][3] He was a board member of the Chattanooga Jaycees, and president of the Pachyderm Club.[2][3]

McCormick was a Methodist, and was married with two children.[2] He died from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in Nashville on December 11, 2025, at the age of 63.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Official website". Archived from the original on August 7, 2014. Retrieved April 16, 2011.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Representative Gerald McCormick - TN General Assembly". Tennessee General Assembly. Archived from the original on September 9, 2018.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Official website biography". Archived from the original on August 17, 2011. Retrieved April 16, 2011.
  4. ^ Fiery former lawmaker Gerald McCormick dies of ALS at 63
  5. ^ "Gerald Dennis McCormick II". Harpeth Hills Funeral Home. Archived from the original on December 19, 2025. Retrieved December 19, 2025.