Adrian McBRIDE

Adrian McBRIDE obituary, Tempe, AZ

Adrian McBRIDE

Adrian McBRIDE Obituary

Published by Legacy on Dec. 18, 2025.
Adrian McBride, 62, of Tempe, Arizona made his eternal transition to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 13, 2025. A beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, Adrian touched the lives of many with his wisdom, humor and unwavering dedication to helping others.

He was born July 28, 1963, in Warren, OH the son of William McBride and Diana Lee Brown McBride. Adrian was the youngest of four siblings. He graduated in 1981 from Warren Western Reserve High School and immediately after graduation relocated to Atlanta, GA working many years for Caine Steele as a machine operator. Adrian returned to Ohio and worked for John Glenn Columbus International Airport and relocated one last time to Tempe, AZ. He was a member of Effective Word Church, Meza, AZ, where he was a deacon-in-training and served with the outreach ministry, Compassion and Action, serving the less fortunate.

Beyond his career, Adrian was known for his deep love of music, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Lakers. He was known for his famous fish fry's and red velvet cake. He was a joy to all who encountered him and he never met a stranger.

Adrian is survived by his beloved mother, Diana L. McBride; sister's, Theresa (Charles) Daniels of Warren and Leisha Robinson of Charlotte, NC. He is also remembered fondly by his nieces, nephews, friends and family.

He is preceded in death by his father, William McBride; grandparents, William and Mary Johnson; grandfather, William Siler Sr.; uncle, William Siler Jr; brother, Darryl T. McBride; brother-in-law, Charles Robinson Jr.; nephew, Darryl T. McBride Jr. and niece, Jolessa Colman.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, December 22, 2025 at 12:00 noon at the York Avenue Church of God; with Calling Hours from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Arrangements of comfort were handled by the Sterling-McCullough Williams Funeral Home.

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