"WALK PEACEFULLY WITH ME through this day. You are wondering how you will cope with all that is expected of you. You must traverse this day like any other: one step at a time. Instead of mentally rehearsing how you will do this or that, keep your mind on My Presence and on taking the next step. The more demanding your day, the more help you can expect from Me. This is a training opportunity, since I designed you for deep dependence on your Shepherd-King. Challenging times wake you up and amplify your awareness of needing My help. When you don't know what to do, wait while I open the way before you. Trust that I know what I'm doing, and be ready to follow My lead. I will give strength to you, and I will bless you with Peace." Joey McCord of Lancaster born December 30, 1957 entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on November 4, 2016. He is now reunited with his parents, the late William T. and Theresa R. (Fulginiti) McCord and grandparents. He was the loving husband of Ruth Ann McCord, the "love of his life" for 20 years. He was employed ITT Engineered Valves Corporation for the past eight years. Prior to that he was employed by Armstrong World Industries for 29 years. Joey was very proud of his nine year involvement with the "Make A Wish" Foundation, specifically the Mother's Day Convoy when he drove his Armstrong tractor trailer and, the Annual Make A Wish dance. Joey was also a lifelong member of the Historic St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. He also enjoyed feeding and watching birds (especially Gold Finches), travel, family & friends and social gatherings. Joey loved to live life to its fullest. In his younger years, he enjoyed boating on the Pequea and anywhere else there was water. Besides his loving wife and soulmate Ruth Ann, Joey is survived by his daughter Nicole Groff and step-daughter Tanya Valentino, four sisters, Betty Jo Grimm and Rose Mary Nightingale of Lancaster, Mary Ann Brown of Scottsdale, AZ and Tina Byler of Lampeter and one brother, Bill McCord Jr. of Willow Street. He is also survived by twelve Nieces and Nephews and twenty great Nieces and Nephews. He will be dearly missed by his dog and faithful companion "Lucky Boy". Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, November 11, 2016 at 12PM from St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603 with Fr. Leo Goodman as celebrant. Interment will be held in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Lancaster. A viewing will be held from 10AM until the time of his Mass on Friday at the Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 119 S. Prince St. Lancaster, PA 17603 or "Make A Wish" Foundation, 1054 New Holland Ave. Lancaster, PA 17601. The family would like to thank the Doctors and Staff at University of Pennsylvania, Lancaster General Hospital and Hospice and Community Care and Visiting Angels for their care and support during Joey's illness.