James R. "Jim" McBride

1930 - 2013

McBride James "Jim" R. McBride, age 83, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 21, 2013. He was born in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan on March 11, 1930 to the late Thomas and Viola McBride. Jim served in the United States Army during the Korean War where he drove for General McArthur. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings Louis (Grace) McBride, Rita Morrison, Helen (Lawrence) Long, Marie (Bob) Beatty, and Delaney McBride. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Shirley McBride; children, Patricia Auborn, James McBride, Dennis McBride, and Cristi (Doug) Heck; grandchildren, Michael McBride, Pamala (Steve) Barrie, Paige McBride, and Victoria, Olivia, and Dawson Heck; sister, Lynn Sweeney; and many nieces and nephews. Jim loved to garden and work on construction projects with his son. He also enjoyed watching OSU Football. He was a friendly and caring person who never met a stranger. Friends may call on Sunday, November 24, 2013 from 2-5 p.m. at the SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio, where funeral service will be held on Monday, November 25, 2013 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery, Galloway, Ohio. Please visit www.Schoedinger.com to share a memory of Jim.