Cyrus Steele McCormick, Jr., 76, of Lexington, Virginia, died Saturday, September 19, 2009 at home.

Born January 18, 1933, he was the son of the late Cyrus S. McCormick and Mary Thacker McCormick Nicely.

In addition, he was preceded in death by his son, Stephen A. McCormick; brothers: Roy McCormick and Roger McCormick; a sister, Blanche Tolley.

He was a member of the Lauderdale Presbyterian Church.

He retired from Burlington Industries.

Surviving is his wife, Edna P. McCormick; sons: Donnie McCormick and wife, Debbie of Stuarts Draft; Mike and Lynn McCormick of Lexington; four grandchildren; sisters: Virginia Fox of Fairfield; Vivian Adcock of Lexington; Deanie Thrift of Richmond; and Lula Harris of Buena Vista.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at the Stonewall Jackson Cemetery with the Rev. Dean Staton officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home, but Mrs. McCormick will welcome friends and family at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home.

Friends and family may also stop by the Harrison Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 between noon and 5 p.m. to sign the register book.

Contributions may be made to the Rockbridge Area Hospice, 315 Myers STreet, Lexington, VA 24450.

The Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Virginia, is handling the arrangements.