In Memory

Bill McBride - Class Of 1961

Bill McBride

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
William “Bill” Boyd McBride 
December 17, 1943 ~ January 26, 2024

 

William “Bill” Boyd McBride, 80, of Columbus, GA died peacefully with his family by his side at his home Friday January 26, 2024.

A visitation will be held 2:00-4:00 PM, Saturday, February 3, 2024 at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907.

Bill was born December 17, 1943 in Columbus, GA to the late Alvin Boyd McBride and Mamie Ruth Bass McBride. He served in the United States Air Force and for many years was the store manager for Rainbow Foods. His fondest childhood memory was his family and church. He loved bowling, reading and family time. Family always brought a smile to his face. The proudest moments in his life were the birth of this grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Larry Neal Culpepper and sisters, Florence Ann McBride Logan, Betty Ruth McBride Steed Ellis, Jane Jones, and brother, John Councilman (Charlene). Survivors include his loving wife, Nancy Weston McBride and daughter: Tammy Marie Culpepper Burt (Daniel) both of Columbus, GA. Grandchildren: Christina Marie Caruana (Andrew), Jeffrey Daniel Burt (Ashlee) and Skye Hammock (Daniel). Great-Grandchildren: Elizabeth Carol Marie Caruana, Mason Weston Caruana, Emily Lane Caruana, Isabella Grace Marie Burt, Jackson Lee Murrell, Hunter Daniel Burt and Atticus Spurr.

Flowers will be accepted, those so desiring may make contributions to Columbus Hospice House, 7020 Moon Road, Columbus, GA 31909.