David was born to the late Leroy and Margaret McBride, in Houston, TX on August 23rd, 1940. He was immersed in his church community from an early age, which is where he met his beloved first wife.
David was blessed with a large and loving family. He married his first love, Mary Jane Smith on January 28, 1961 in Houston, TX. Mary Jane and David had three caring children. The Thornwood neighbors raised their kids together. David served in the Marine Corps and worked at facilities along the ship channel. Once he retired, you could find him eating breakfast with the guys at Ken's, on the golf course celebrating his multiple holes-in-one, volunteering at Eagle Pointe Golf Club, or cheering on his grandkids and great-grandkids at sporting events.
David was an outdoorsman and car lover. He loved fishing down in Sargent, playing golf, fixing up cars, and dancing with Polka Time friends.
David was lucky to find a second love in his life after the passing of his first wife and married June Slaughter on September 8, 2019. Together they traveled to places like Colorado and the Grand Canyon, danced the Polka circuit, and went to Cathedral of Praise Assembly. He is dearly missed by his loved ones, who celebrate the fact that he is at peace with our Lord.
David is survived by his devoted wife, June; his daughters, Janet Murray and husband Kenneth, and Dianna Groce and partner James Budroe; his grandchildren, Tyler McBride and wife Jessika, Amber Scott and husband Chris, Candice Ripley and husband Mark, and Jennyfer Ranostaj and husband Kyle; his great-grandchildren Peyton and Parker McBride, Elizabeth and Samuel Scott, Everett Ripley, and Chandler Ranostaj; and his wife’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his beloved first wife Mary Jane, son Dennis McBride, brother Dennis McBride, and his parents.
David will be buried at Grand View Funeral Home & Memorial Park/Bethany Cemetery (8501 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77505) on Monday, November 16th, 2026 with visitation beginning at 10:00 am, service at 11:00 am and graveside after service. The family will also be hosting a reception after the burial. Pastor Ronnie Jordan will officiate the service.
The family gratefully declines flowers, but prayers, condolences and memories are gladly accepted. Please also consider donating to Tyler McBride’s (David’s grandson) GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/5898b8705
