William Gary McBride III

Willie McBride, 34, of Alexandria, Virginia passed away unexpectedly on Friday June 10, 2022. Willie was born in Newport News, Virginia on March 1, 1988, and grew up in Yorktown, Virginia (home to the 757!).

Willie was a proud daddy and father to his beautiful baby girl Maya Irene McBride, and so grateful for his devoted fiancé Mahi Fassahaye, that looked past his faults, struggles, and loved him deeply. He was also survived by his mother Tonya Deel Roberts, Bonnie Roberts (stepmother), grandparents Irene and Larry Smith (God’s true angels) and Laverne Deel, David Mitchell (whom he called Dad), Tyler Mitchell (brother), Jacob Gillis (brother), and William G. McBride Jr. (father). Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and recovering members he met along his path also survived him.

We miss that contagious laugh Willie… People who really knew you “Will”, will always call you Willie, no matter how hard you tried to change that! We find comfort in knowing that your daily struggle is over and you are now at Peace.

From his fiancé Mahi: Willie and I met at work Nov 2015. It was like love at first sight. I have no words to express what to say but Willie you were my everything. I loved and believed in you. You gave me the best gift I ever imagined, our beautiful baby girl Maya McBride. We were so happy that God blessed us with a beautiful baby. Maya and I will always remember your special smile, caring heart, and the warm love you’ve always gave us. You were there for Maya and me through good and bad. No matter what, we will always remember you, MY WILLIE, because no one will replace you in our hearts and the love you had for us. Rest in Peace my Willie. Maya and I love you ALWAYS.

Final arrangements entrusted to Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home 2551 North Armistead Ave. Hampton, Va. 23666, 757-827-4670. A private memorial and celebration of life for Willie will be held at a later date. Willie’s mom will send additional information when the date is set. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you lend a hand to someone in need, donate to a recovery program of your choice, and just be kind to people because you never know what struggles they are going through in life.