Brian Eldridge McBride, 58, of Winnie, died Saturday, November 15, 2014. A native and lifelong resident of the area, he was born on October 7, 1956, in Beaumont, to Eileen Phalen McBride and Louie “Bill” McBride.
Brian farmed rice for several years before working at AutoZone for 16 years as a manager. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus at St. Louis Catholic Church. Brian was very proud of being an active member of AA and was celebrating his 20th year of sobriety. He was a devoted father and husband and was very proud to be PawPaw to two little girls he adored.
Survivors include his wife, Debra McBride of Winnie; daughter, Heather Thibodeaux and her husband, Kenny, of League City; grandchildren, Kaylie Thibodeaux and Kelcie Thibodeaux; mother, Eileen Phalen McBride; sister, Kathleen Ferguson and husband, Glenn; brother, Louie W. McBride, Jr. and his wife, Arlene; sister, Colleen Ruple and her husband, Gerald; sister, Maureen Christensen and her husband, Gary; brother, Kevin McBride and his wife, Ann; sister-in-law, Lori Jackson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Louie “Bill” McBride.
A Rosary for Mr. McBride will be recited at 5:00 p.m., with a gathering of family and friends to follow, Monday, November 17, 2014, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at St. Louis Catholic Church, 315 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, with interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. McBride’s memory to the American Liver Foundation, 39 Broadway Suite 2700, New York, New York 10006.
