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William McBride

Huntsville, Alabama

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Died Jan. 5, 2011 William R. McBride, 83, a longtime resident of Huntsville quietly passed away Wednesday. Mr. McBride was a graduate of Notre Dame University and the University of Oklahoma. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving as a musician in soldier shows during World War II. He...

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Helen, Mike and Family: I was deeply saddened to learn of Bill's passing. My prayers are with you all. Bill was a wonderful friend and co-worker for many years, and just an outstanding, super person. We also shared the model aircraft hobby together. He gave me my first model kit and came to my house multiple times to assist me in the construction. We had many memorable times flying the models on Redstone Arsenal where the Command center now sits. We will all miss Bill very much.

I knew Bill from work at the Missile Command and later enjoyed many sessions of tennis with him. My condlencies to Helen and family.

Helen, Mike, & Family: Dave Stanbrough here, remembering Bill and wishing sincere condolences to you and the family. I first met Bill in 1964 while working for old MECOM in St. Louis, MO. I instantly liked him, worked with him a good bit then, and later he helped me (a lot) get a job at MICOM in 1966. Then, I saw and worked with Bill, Gil Chandler, and Willie Calcote for a good many years. In 1988 I retired from MICOM after being the Project Manager for DESREDS & EDCARS for 4 1/2 years. Bill...

Dear Helen and Family, I worked with and for Bill at Redstone and will always remember him as a wonderful people person and a honest and fair boss. My prayers are with you all.

Helen, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. May your memories comfort you.