David G. McCord, age 88, of Hobart, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at his daughter's home in Hobart.  David was born on January 5, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Thomas and Ruby (nee White) McCord.  He was an IBEW Local 531 retiree where he worked as an electrician.  David married the love of his life Carole A. Owen on November 13, 1957, in Crown Point, Indiana, and they spent 55 loving years together. He adored his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  His love for his family and friends will be remembered by all who were lucky to know him.

David is survived by his two sons, Michael (Diana) McCord and Kevin McCord; daughter, Marcia (Rod) Ruess; thirteen grandchildren, Carolyn (Joey) Fair, Nichole (Joe) Sebella, Kristen (Jeremy) Swindle, Alison (Ryan) Napier, Joel (Carla) Kertz, Brandon (Bridgette) McCord, Suzanne (Chanler) Kertz, Kyle (Violette) Ruess, Brian (Channa) McCord, Kevin (Holly) McCord, Elena (Alex) Troyer, Satin McCord and Jessica McCord and 21 great-grandchildren, Mariah (Byron) Wilson, Kaleb Feighner, Cyron Davis, Emilee and Mavric Corbett, Lincoln and Juliette Swindle, Hadlee Napier, Alexia, Brandon and Noah McCord, Christian Kertz, Maya and Javier Ruess, Sera McCord, Parker and Deakon Demott-McCord, Colten, Adalyn, Saylor, and Maverick Troyer.  David was preceded  in death by his loving wife Carole A. McCord; grandson, Michael Lowell; his father, Thomas McCord; his mother, Ruby Veltri; four sisters, Phyllis Pace, Mildred Lara, Georgia Joan Parnell, and Kay Roberts and his best friend, Archie McDonald.

A funeral service for David will be held at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, 600 W. Old Ridge Rd., Hobart, Indiana on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., with Pastor Scott Mauch officiating.  A visitation will take place on Friday, May 12, 2023, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. also at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel.  The burial will take place at 2:30 p.m. at Rossville Cemetery in Rossville, Illinois.  For more information, call (219) 942-2109 or online condolences can be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com