Gilbert "Red" Joseph McDade

Gilbert “Red” McDade passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2020 in Arlington, TX. Gilbert was born April 2, 1936 to Archie and Catherine McDade in Evergreen Park, Il and attended Most Holy Redeemer Catholic School. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to all. Gilbert worked for American Airlines for 42 years in Chicago, Phoenix and finally settled in DFW in 1975 with his family. He enjoyed many years of world travel with his loving wife Donna of 57 years. Gilbert and Donna spent over 30 summers traveling to Estes Park, Colorado to visit the Rocky Mountains and enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife. Gilbert’s true passion was gardening, and he could always be found puttering around the yard tending to his beautiful flowers always followed by his numerous four-legged friends over the years.

Gilbert is survived by his wife Donna, his son John McDade and wife Joan, daughter Julie Cagle and husband Doug. He is also survived by his grandchildren Mollie Rauscher and husband Philip, Mackenzie McDade, John McDade Jr., Kimberly Pridemore and husband Trey. He was blessed to have 3 great grandchildren: Jack, Charlotte and Jeremiah.

He was preceded in death by his parents Archie and Catherine McDade, sister Kathleen Sweeney, brother Raymond “Buddy” McDade, brother Archibald McDade, and brother Robert McDade.

The visitation will be held 12 - 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2020, Moore Funeral Home, 1219 North Davis Drive, Arlington, Texas 76012. The funeral service will be Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Moore Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Moore Memorial Gardens.