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1934
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2022
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Edwin McBride Obituary
Born March 15, 1934 in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Edwin Lewis McBride Sr. and Mary Hunt McBride. He was also preceded in death by a son, Thomas E. "Tec" McBride and a sister, Mary Eva Lee. Buzzy was a licensed Optician and provided optical services to the Lynchburg community for over 60 years. He was a member of Amelon U.M. Church.
Buzzy is survived by two daughters, Stefani M. Martin (Earl) of Madison Heights and Kathy M. "Kate" McBride (David Hantoot) of Richmond; six grandchildren, Amanda Bigham (Weston), Jessica Wingfield (Carlton), Rebecca Hantoot (Matthew), Aaron Hantoot, Edwin T. McBride (Anna Lawhorne) and Thomas McBride; and four great grandchildren, Chase, Trey, Allie, and Lilly.
Buzzy had a true love for his family, his church, and now his dog, Jack, that has been waiting for the reuniting in heaven.
A memorial service to celebrate Buzzy's life will be conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Amelon U.M. Church with Pastor Dave Edinger officiating.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the wonderful staff at Runk & Pratt at Forest and Seven Hills Hospice.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Hospice Foundation of America, 1707 L Street NW, Suite 220, Washington, DC 20036.
To send online condolences, please go to www.whittenmonelison.com.
Whitten Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Monelison Chapel is serving Buzzy's family.
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Myrtle A Bryant
January 6, 2023
May God Bless you and your family in time of sorrow. It was a pleasure dealing with him when I needed glasses. Buzzy was a kind and caring person. Stefani miss seeing you and you are in my prayers
Meme Garner
January 6, 2023
Buzzy was a kind man my mother Myrtle thought the world of him praying for the family
Shelby and Charlie Staples
January 5, 2023
So sorry of Buzzy's passing what a kind and loving person I'm sure he will be missed by all and mostly his family, but he is well again and with his bride
Brenda Wright
January 4, 2023
Buzzy was such a kind and caring man. He will be greatly missed by many.
Janice Lacks
January 4, 2023
I am so sorry. Buzzy fit me with glasses many times. He was always so kind and patient with me selecting glasses.
Michael Harrell
January 4, 2023
Buzzy was a wonderful friend. He will be sorely missed by his church family. He helped make Madison Heights such a caring place.
Marsha Jones
January 4, 2023
Buzzy was one of a kind! He was always so friendly and never forgot a name! He will be truly missed! Thoughts and prayers to his family
John c. Farnandez
January 4, 2023
Buzzy was a decent man always friendly and helpful. He will be missed. John
Susan Rosser Jones
January 4, 2023
What a fine man Mr. McBride was, as one of his long time customers I always looked forward to his superior services. He was a true Virginia gentleman and a consummate professional, impeccably dressed as well; he set a high example for the rest of us. Prayers for his loved ones at this time of loss.
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