Ralph E. McBride, 74, died 2nd March 2019 after a long illness. He was born on 12th August 1944 to Mattie Belle and Ralph McBride in Jasper TX. His funeral service and internment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington VA with full military honors at a time to be determined.

Mr. McBride served his county honorably in the US Navy for over 27 years. After retiring from the US Navy in 1990, Mr. McBride moved back to his hometown of Jasper TX. Where he continued serving his country working for MARAD maintaining the same ships he once served. Mr. McBride enjoyed camping and fishing throughout Sam Rayburn Dam and Toledo Bend. He also enjoyed antiquing, catfish fries, playing dominoes, and watching movies.

Survivors include beloved wife Kimberley Diane of Tracys Landing, MD and children Jennifer McBride and Brian Noss of Churchton MD, Bonnie and Michael Dalleo of Wichita, Kansas, Georgette and David Sumpter of Tracys Landing, MD, and stepson Peter Mockapetris JR of Oswego, IL. Mr. McBride was the proud grandfather of 4 and great grandfather of 2. He leaves behind one brother Robert E. McBride of Jasper, TX and one sister Earnestine Weenig of Houston, TX and many nieces and nephews.

Day is done, gone the sun, from the lake, from the hill, from the sky. All is well. Safely rest. God is nigh. - "Taps"