Tuesday, February 25th, 2020
Perry McBride
Perry Dean McBride, 91, of St. Marys, OH died at 3:06 p.m. Friday February 21, 2020 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys.
He was born August 25, 1928 in Miami Co., OH to Paul and Alberta (Eller) McBride. On December 5, 1953 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wapakoneta, OH he married Kathryn A. Cook, who died January 25, 2014.
Survivors include: daughter Dawn Cunningham of West Jefferson, OH; 4 grandchildren: Justin (Tiffany) McBride, Nicholas Cunningham, Kelly (Terrence Hoening) Cunningham, Carly (Ian Williamson) Cunningham; 2 great-grandchildren: Easton McBride and Cheyenne McBride; Sister Jennifer Baker of Dayton, OH.
Preceded in death by: parents Paul and Alberta McBride; wife Kathryn McBride; daughter Cynthia McBride; daughter Deborah McBride; sister Rebecca Martinez.
He was a graduate of the Bradford, OH High School. He retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St. Marys. In addition, he operated McBride's Income Tax Service for many years.
Mr. McBride proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. His memberships included Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #1492 and VFW Post #9289, all in St. Marys.
The cornerstones of Perry's life were his family, his faith and his pride of America. He will be remembered as forthright, outspoken and fiercely loyal to those who knew him. He was a big fan and supporter of the Cincinnati Reds and St. Marys Roughrider sports programs.
Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled to begin at 11:15 a.m. Friday February 28, 2020 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with the Rev. Barry Stechschulte, celebrant. Burial, with full military honors, will follow at the Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys. A luncheon for friends and family will be offered at the church, following the services.
Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys.
Condolences may be expressed to his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
