John Joseph McCord, 59, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, March 30, 2005.
A native of Bronx, New York, he lived in Beaumont for fifty-six years.
John was a member of the Knights of Columbus from 1968 –1977 and in 1973 he was named Knight of the Year with Council 951. He owned “The Torch Club” and between the ages of 18 and 38, he played Santa Claus at local hospitals giving gifts anonymously to the children.
Survivors include his son, John J. McCord, II of Alvin; his daughters, Christy Galloway, Marcy McCord both of Beaumont and Mandy McCord of Alvin; his grandchildren, Richard Galloway and Lindsey Galloway; his fiancé, Charlotte Scroggins of Beaumont.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2:00 P.M. Monday, April 4, 2005 at St. Anthony Cathedral with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A Christian Vigil will be at 4:00 P.M. Sunday, April 3, 2005 at the mortuary.