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McBRIDE, William "Bill" Howard, Jr., 67, of Thonotosassa, FL., passed away on Dec. 22, 2012, in Mt. Airy, NC. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Alex Sink; his son, William Albert "Bert"; his daughter, Lexi McBride Crawford and her husband, Douglas; his mother Patricia Sweat; sister, Cheryle McBride; brother, Paul McBride and his wife, Pat; and nephew, Chris McBride. Born in Belleville, IL., Bill grew up in Leesburg, FL., where he graduated from Leesburg High School in 1963. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Florida in 1967, where he was a member of Florida Blue Key and the ATO Social Fraternity. After one year of law school at the University of Florida he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served in Vietnam as a company commander. He was subsequently awarded the Bronze Star with Combat "V" for valor. Bill resumed his law school studies at the University of Florida, where he was selected for Law Review and graduated in 1975. He then joined the law firm of Holland & Knight, under the leadership of Chesterfield Smith. Bill ultimately served as managing partner of Holland & Knight from 1992 to 2001, when he resigned to run for governor of Florida. In 2003, he joined the law firm of Barnett, Bolt, Kirkwood, Long & McBride where he was practicing. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, Dec. 28, at Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church, 3501 W. San Jose St., Tampa, FL. 33629. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to the United Way Suncoast, Bill McBride Memorial Fund, 5201 W. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 600, Tampa 33609 or The Levin College of Law, The University of Florida Foundation, Attn: William H. McBride, Jr. Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 14425 Gainesville, FL. 32604.
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michael mcbride
January 9, 2013
The entire Board and staff at International Executive Service Corps mourn the passing of General Counsel and Board member Bill McBride. In the short period he was with us Bill provided wisdom, good judgment, humor, and experience to our mission of promoting prosperity and stability around the world through private enterprise. The world is a poorer place without Bill. We will miss him.
Tom Miller
December 31, 2012
My condolences to Bill McBride's family. He was a good man who left behind a great legacy.
Jeanne Klusendorf
December 28, 2012
I wish to express my deepest sympathies for your loss but want you to know that you are not alone in your grief. I met Bill when I came to Holland & Knight as a Paralegal, Bill was always willing to listen, laugh with you and just let you know he cared. I was privileged to know him
Martha Fields
December 27, 2012
United Way Suncoast was honored to call Bill McBride a great friend. His passing darkens today, but his life brightened so many in our community. Bill, and his wife Alex, were members of United Way's Tocqueville Society. For as long as we can remember, Bill was passionate and giving to United Way. His family has requested we establish the Bill McBride Memorial Fund, which we do so in his memory. On behalf of the staff, board of directors and our many volunteers, our heart goes out to Bill's family.
Douglas Arnold
December 27, 2012
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