Mr. Frederick Michael McBride, III, age 81, of Fern Creek returned to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Mr. McBride was born on February 14, 1945, in East St. Louis, Illinois to the late Frederick M., Jr. and Cleo (Ferry) McBride. Mr. McBride worked as a printer for Southern Standard Cartons and was a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church. He was a Mason with Robinson-Plumb Masonic Lodge #266 F. & A.M. He also belonged to Kosair Shriners and Ahmed Grotto. Among those that preceded him in death are his parents, and sister, Colleen.
He leaves to cherish his memory his children, John McBride (Lianne), Cory McBride (Kelli) and Megan Ritchie; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Michael, Briley and Lauren; sister, Cleo Skaggs; and brother, Ferdinand McBride.
A Memorial Service will be conducted at 6:00 pm on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in the chapel of Schoppenhorst, Underwood & Brooks Funeral Home (Preston Hwy. at Brooks Rd.). A Masonic Service will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Family and friends may pay their respects on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Schoppenhorst, Underwood & Brooks Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Kosair Charities in honor of Mr. McBride are appreciated.
