Richard Wayne McBride was born September 20, 1946 in Homeworth, Ohio to the late Lewis and Lillie (Reed) McBride. He was the baby of fourteen children. Rich grew up in Ohio and moved to Michigan after serving in the Army in the Vietnam War. Rich served in the Army Infantry on the front lines until wounded in battle. He received a Purple Heart and many other awards and decorations during his service to his country.
Upon returning after his wartime injury, Rich married his wife, Mary Lou (Hank) in April of 1973. Rich and Mary Lou had two children, Kelli (Alex Poindexter) and Matt (Katie) McBride. Rich, known as “Bucky” to his Michigan friends, was an Ohio State Buckeye fan. He enjoyed time at the American Legion 32. He was the life of the party.
Loving father of Kelli (Alex) Poindexter, and Matthew (Kathleen) McBride. Cherished Papa of Spencer and Elijah Poindexter and Connor and Madeline McBride. Dearest brother of Martha (Joe) Brodzinski, Shirley Summer, James McBride, Frank (Helen) McBride, Betty (Marion) Kitzmiller and William (Joan) McBride.
Richard is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Lou and his siblings, Dorothy Brown, Ray McBride, Ida Sanor, Ada Delong, Ruth Ann Oberlin, Mary Lou Barnes and Robert McBride.
Visitation, Saturday April 9, 2022 from 10AM until 1PM with a funeral service immediately following at 1PM at Harry J. Will Funeral Home: 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia, Mi 48152.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System.
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