Arthur L. McBride's Obituary
Decatur-Arthur L. McBride passed away Saturday, January 8, 2011 at St Marys Hospital.
A Celebration of Life service for Arthur will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2011 in the chapel at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with a visitation from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at the funeral home. Interment will be at Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Arthur was born September 24, 1915 in Indiana, the son of Charley and Amanda (Lockhart) McBride. He retired from A.D.M after many years of Service. He married Hester V. (Mae) Norman, June 20, 1942 and had 3 children together she preceded him in death December 30, 1984. He then married Julia Pitt in January of 1986.
Arthur leaves behind on this earth to cherish his memory, son; Gary L. McBride and wife Cheryl of Decatur, daughters; Betty J. Green of Decatur and Cheryl F. Mahnke and husband Ken of Warrensburg, grandchildren Maryann Green-Downs, Sarah Mae Mahnke, Brian McBride, and David McBride, step-grandchildren Donald Green and Denise Green.
Arthur was preceded in death by first wife Hester V. (Mae) McBride, and wife Julia Pitt, parents, brothers, and his sisters.
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