Patrick J. McBride

Patrick J. McBride passed peacefully with his loving family at his side. Patrick is preceded in death by his father, John McBride, and is survived by his mother, Ann Northcutt McBride; his sisters, Jill Potts, Susan Norvel, Nancy Casselman and Suzanne McBride (in-law); his brothers, Michael McBride and Todd Casselman (in-law); his aunt, Faye Northcutt Knox; his uncle, Richard Northcutt; and his nieces and nephews, Noel Bunting, Sam Potts, Kaleigh Concannon, Lindsey Fee, Catherine Casselman, Nolan Casselman and Grace Casselman.

As the oldest of five USAF brats, Patrick experienced a steady change of home addresses throughout the southeast and as far away as the Azores Islands where he became an assistant to a Portuguese gardener named Adolf. When his father, Major John McBride, retired from military service, Patrick was able to put down some roots in the white sands of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. From there, his family’s path took him to Atlanta, Georgia, and finally to his home in Woodbury, Tennessee.

Patrick was loved by all who knew him, his cunning humor, his joy of life and his pure heart. The last chapter of his life was spent at the Community Care of Rutherford County where the dedicated staff treated him like a beloved dignitary. He enriched the lives of many during his very special life. Most of whom belong to the “Bad Boys” club, his signature term of endearment and one of the finest honors one could ever hope to achieve.

A visitation in Patrick’s honor will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025, between 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Gentry-Smith Funeral Home. Share memories and condolences at www.gentrysmithfuneralhome.com Gentry-Smith Funeral Home 303 Murfreesboro Rd., Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337. Because every life has a story.