Junior McBride, 72, of Poteau, passed away Monday, Aug. 26, 2002. He was born Feb. 20, 1930 in Talihina. He was a ranch foreman, and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his wives, Clara and Jean; his parents, Myrtle Lee McBride Sr. and Adaline King McBride; and three brothers.
Survivors include five daughters and sons-in-law, Trina LaRae and Danny McCoy, Shauna Lynn and Jerry Montgomery and Pamela and Bill Taylor, all of Poteau, Brenda and Jimmy DeLap and Nyoka and Grady Turner, all of West Point, Calif.; five sons, Mark Leroy McBride of the home, Rex McBride Blaylock, and Randy McBride Blaylock, all of Smithville, and Danny McBride Blaylock and Dustin McBride Blaylock, both of Summerfield; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Juanita Wise of Talihina; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002 at Oakland Cemetery Pavilion in Poteau with the Rev. Jeff Little officiating, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.
Pallbearers will be Randy Hansen, Josh Mantooth, Wilbourn Bacon, Bill Taylor, William Taylor, Charlie Bruce and Herman Keith.
