James Craig McBride, 63, went to his Heavenly home to be with Jesus, December 17, 2019. A Celebration of his Life will be held Friday, December 20, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home with Pastor David Wilson officiating. The family will greet friends from 10:00 AM until service time. A family meal will be provided at Harmony Community Church, 3085 Housers Mill Road, Byron following the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Life Outreach International Association of Churches, Inc., P.O. Box 982000, Fort Worth, TX 76182, Lifetoday.org.
James was born in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania to the late Mary Jo Moore and James Thomas McBride. He was also preceded in death by his first wife and mother of their children, Carole McBride, his son, Michael McBride, and brother, Aaron McBride. James served his country in the United States Army, where he retired after 20 years of service. He then worked for the United States Postal Service. He wanted to leave his legacy of faith with his family, and especially his grandchildren with whom he loved to spend time. James and Donna enjoyed spreading the love of Christ in the Middle Georgia area through homeless and street ministry.
James is survived by his wife of 13 years, Donna Goodman McBride of Byron, Georgia, children, Melissa (Kris) Smith of Byron, Georgia, and Adrian (Anna) McBride of Forsyth, Georgia, 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, sister, Ellen (Mike) Tyner of Byron, Georgia, and nieces and nephews.
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Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery has charge of the arrangements.
