Obituary For Allen Dillard McBride December 14, 1922 - May 20, 2014 Allen Dillard McBride, 91, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away Tuesday evening, May 20, 2014, at Morehead Memorial Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, May 23, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery with military honors being performed by Rockingham County Honor Guard. Mr. McBride was born December 14, 1922 in Draper, NC, son of the late Charlie Lee and Tida Gertrude Hall McBride. He was a World War II US Navy veteran and a proud member of the Navy Seabees. Mr. McBride served in the South Pacific and other islands during his tours of duty. On September 18, 2010 he was on the Triad Flight of Honor to Washington, DC with other World War II veterans. He was a retiree of E. I. DuPont in Martinsville, VA. Mr. McBride was a member and deacon of Sardis Primitive Baptist Church in Madison. He is survived by his wife of almost 64 years, Charlotte Thomas McBride of the home; two daughters, Denise Hill of Eden and Linda Lipford of King, NC; three grandchildren, Sandy Stroud, Kevin Lipford and Kory Lipford; two great-grandchildren, Ryan and Peyton Todd; and brother, Evenor "Mac" Lee McBride of Stoneville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Arlie O'Neal "Feet" McBride and James T. "Toody" McBride. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence, 247 Farrell Street in Eden. Memorial contributions may be made to Sardis Primitive Baptist Church, c/o Talmadge Vaughn, 3935 NC Hwy 704, Madison, NC 27025. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com