Donald Ray McBride Jr.

Donald Ray McBride, Jr. ("Bubba") passed away on December 3, 2024, surrounded by his family, after a hard-fought battle with cancer, gaining his wings to be with God in Heaven. Bubba was a beloved and loyal son, brother, husband, father, and friend. He was born on March 10, 1965, in Kirkwood, Missouri. He is survived by his parents, Donald Ray McBride and Elizabeth "Betty" (Hayden) McBride. Bubba graduated from Edmond High School (Class of 1983), where he played varsity football. At 15-years-old, Bubba met Brenda (Carroll), his high school sweetheart, who he married on January 27, 1984. Brenda stayed by his side, loving Bubba unconditionally. His siblings include his late brother Tim McBride (who passed away in 2021), sister Lisa McBride and Lorrie (McBride) Braid of Edmond, Oklahoma. Bubba was the proud father of Dr. Jeffrey McBride (wife Dr. Xiaochen Liu (Lucy) McBride) and Steven McBride (wife Natasha Jamison McBride) of Edmond, Oklahoma. He was known as “Pappy” to his four grandchildren: Liam, Lakynn, Oaklynn, and Jamison “Bubba” McBride. He was preceded in death by his best friend John Newsom, who died in 2014. He is survived by many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless loyal friends. Bubba loved his dog Sadie (who passed away in 2015), Jeff’s dog Riggs (who passed away in 2024), and Steven’s dogs Sophie and Kash.

Bubba was an entrepreneur and craftsman. He co-founded McBride and Sons Asphalt and Paving with his father and brother in 1983. He was an owner of a bar and started his own asphalt sealing business. He was a gunsmith and held a federal firearms license. He had a passion for rebuilding and remodeling classic cars. Bubba was the “captain of the ship,” and enjoyed cruising around Grand Lake with his family. He was the “grill master” at family events. He loved listening to rock 'n' roll and country music while driving around in his Chevy truck. He loved camouflage, which reflected his love for hunting and the outdoors. He loved fishing and golfing with his family and friends. He cherished going out for steak dinners with his family. Some of his greatest treasures were his grandchildren’s artwork. Bubba’s family learned invaluable lessons from him: to put God and Jesus first above all else, to be strong and to never be afraid of a fight, adapt to challenges in life, and do whatever it takes to finish the job.

A visitation for Bubba will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Baggerley Funeral Home, 930 South Broadway, Edmond, OK 73034.

A celebration of life will occur Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Baggerley Funeral Home, 930 South Broadway, Edmond, OK 73034. Interment will follow to Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Edmond, OK. A dinner reception will occur at Cimarron National Golf Course in Guthrie, Oklahoma with family and friends to celebrate Bubba’s life and legacy.

The family ask for everyone to join them in wearing camo and jeans in honor of Bubba.