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
Linda I'm very sorry for your lost. I will keep you and your family in my thoughs & prayers. My God be with you all.
Flo.
Forsyth Technical Community College.
Flo Blanco
Dear Denise and family,
Thinking of YOU and your family as you go through the loss of your Dad. WE definitely know how you're feeling with the hole in your heart. Know that YOU have an angel in Heaven watching over you and He doesn't have to feel any pain or experience any other medical issues here on Earth. Both of our Dads have just passed, and the loss is unbearable at first, but it does ease. WE miss them tremously, but WE will join them someday and that will be a great reunion! May God embrace during this time and help to comfort you as only HE can. Thoughts and prayers!
Keith and Sherry Aheron
Linda and family,
May peace reside in your hearts knowing that your loved one is safe in his fathers arms. God bless you all during this most difficult time.
Nell Perry
My prayers are with you and your Family for their loss, I'm so sorry, I feel your pain!!! Love and prayers to all concerned!!!
Lee Gauldin
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Allen will be greatly missed at the reunion.
John & Carol Ridgely
So very sorry to hear of his passing. You have our heartfelt sympathy and prayers. God Bless.
Debbie Wright, Elton and Andy Gilley
Debbie Gilley Wright
Charlotte, I just saw that Allen has passed. I am so sorry for your loss. He and I were always seeing each other in WalMart and joked about how we had to stop meeting that way. He was a wonderful man and I know he will be missed by many. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Faye Carter
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Born: Thursday Dec 14, 1922
