Lynn was born on October 19, 1950 in Dallas, Texas, and passed away on March 19, 2020 in Allen, Texas. He graduated from Commerce High School in 1969 where he was Student Council President, and received a Bachelor’s degree from East Texas State University (A&M Commerce) in 1973 where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity.
Lynn McCord loved many things – fishing, high school football and track, his family, his wife, his daughter – but most of all he loved being PamPaw to his granddaughter, Carys. Lynn greeted everyone with a firm handshake, and often used the “handshake test” to determine the worth of the boys his sisters, sisters-in-law, and his daughter were dating. Often a suitor was told in advance to meet Lynn with a firm handshake, otherwise watch out for the consequences! Lynn had a huge heart for all members of his family, which included his wife’s family. Debby and Lynn began dating in 1967 and were high school sweethearts. Lynn took on the role as an additional brother to Debby’s siblings, while Debby became another sister to his. Debby and Lynn married August 14, 1970 at the First United Methodist Church in Commerce, Texas, while they were students at East Texas State University. Lynn was a teacher and coach in Wolfe City, Leonard, and DeKalb, Texas. Their daughter, Mallory Lynn, was born in 1979 and soon after the family moved to Allen, Texas where they continue to reside. Lynn moved from education into the insurance industry, but kept the heart of an educator, driving a school bus for Allen ISD once he retired. Debby and Lynn were married for 49 years and were members of the First United Methodist Church of Allen. He is survived by his wife, Debby, his daughter, Mallory Lynn Batio, son-in-law, Jon Batio, and granddaughter, Carys Deborah Batio. Also surviving are his mother, Barba McCord of Commerce, brother Michael McCord (Rena), sisters Carla Hancock (Jack), and Mindy Gallegos (Miguel), and his beloved nieces and nephews…and precious in laws. Lynn was predeceased by his father, Sam McCord, and grandparents, Abner and Lizzie Belle Tardy, and James and Johnnie Ray McCord.
A private viewing will be held on Friday, March 27, 4:00-5:00 pm. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 28 at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen, Texas.
Due to the Coronavirus outbreak and updated restrictions on gatherings, the services will be restricted to family and invited guests. Please know that under different circumstances, all our friends and family would be welcome.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Jon Batio, Miguel Gallegos, Jack Hancock, Cody Hancock, Casey Hancock, Cade Hancock, Paden Marlin and Ethan Brooks.
If you have a favorite Merle Haggard or George Jones song, play it on Saturday morning, and do your best to hum or sing him back home. We will plan a Pickin’ and Grinnin’ in his honor soon. The family thanks all friends and family for the many thoughts and prayers during and following Lynn’s illness. Special thanks to the medical professionals and caretakers, especially our beloved Hadessa, who fought this illness right along with him. We are truly blessed.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to to the Sam and Barba McCord Endowment at A&M Commerce, the Allen ISD Foundation for Schools, or Allen Community Outreach.