Belton, SC - Maxie Alvin McBride, age 73, of Belton, SC, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2014, at Roper Hospital in Charleston, SC.
Born in Iva, SC, at the McBride family home place on August 10, 1940, he was a son of the late William “Chief” McBride and the late Gertrude Smith McBride. He was a graduate of Tri County Technical College and Clemson University. He served his country in the Unites States Air Force. Maxie retired from Ryobi after 35 years of service. He was former boy scout leader of troop 314 and security guard at Clemson football home games. Until this past December, he worked with the Anderson Independent Mail as a newspaper carrier for over 8 years. He attended The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serving as Branch President and Sunday School teacher.
He was the devoted husband of Donna Jones McBride, the loving father of Michelle Russell, of Anderson, SC, Amanda McBride Peterson, of Belton, SC, Nathan McBride, of Iva, SC and Jamie Jones, of Belton, SC; and the proud grandfather to Zachary, Tristyn, Kenslee, Drew, Lydia, Chloe, Alexa and Emily. Also surviving are brothers, Bill McBride, of Anderson, SC and Edward McBride, Lowndesville, SC.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Marvin McBride.
The Funeral service will be held on Friday, January, January 24, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Bishop Darin Park officiating. Interment will follow at Iva City Cemetery with military honors.
The family will be at the home of his daughter, Amanda, at 204 Carroll Lane, Belton, SC 29627 and will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, January 23, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 150 Hart Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com