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William Arzro "Badger" McBride
Apr 4, 1917 - Sep 10, 2007
Posted by Martha Reddout

Marietta Monitor
14 Sep 2007, Page 4

Services for W.A. “Badger” McBride, 90, of Marietta were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, September 13, at the Marietta Church of Christ, with Bro. Travis Huffman and Bro. Ray Hilliard officiating.

Interment was in the Leon Cemetery, Leon.

Born April 4, 1917 at Burneyville, the son of George and Clarissia Blue McBride, he died Monday, September 10, 2007, in Mercy Health Love County Hospital, Marietta. A resident of Love County all of his life, Mr. McBride was a farmer and also an employee of the State Highway Department. He and Juanita Gipson were married December 28, 1942 at Jimtown. As a young man he enjoyed playing baseball and was the team’s pitcher. He also liked to hunt and fish. During the Depression, Mr. McBride spent four years at the CCC Camp in Colorado. He enjoyed playing dominoes, tending his garden, caring for his yard and wrestling with this great-grandchildren. Other pastimes included watching the Mavericks and other sports on television. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed teasing others. Mr. McBride was a member of the Marietta Church of Christ. He cherished his family, friends and church family.

Survivors include his wife, Juanita McBride of the home; two grandsons, Larry McBride of Marietta and Scott McBride of Aubrey, Texas; five great-grandchildren, Lacrisha Demattie, Matthew Coleman, Egan McBride, Asheton McBride and Peyton McBride; two great-great-granddaughters, Mackenzie Demattie and Aubrey Demattie; a daughter-in-law, Sue Landrum of Marietta; special friends, Bud and Ada Bess Hill of Marietta; and all of his domino buddies.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Larry L. “Tuffy” McBride on November 20, 2002; a sister, Florence Smith on August 23, 2002; and a granddaughter, Tammy Annette McBride in February 1993.

Pallbearers were Larry McBride, Scott McBride, Egan McBride, John McBride, Archelowe Terrill, Joe Davis and Bud Hill. Honorary pallbearers were his domino buddies, the men of the Church of Christ, Dr. Tom O’Connor and Dr. Vergil Smith.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Marietta Church of Christ Building Fund in care of the funeral home.

Online guest book: wattsfuneralhome.com

This obituary included a photo of Mr. McBride.

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