Danny McBride

Danny McBride, 70, of Mathiston, passed away on March 2, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center - Tupelo.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara McBride, of Mathiston; two sons, Chris McBride (Ashley) of Mathiston and Joshua McBride (Amanda) of Mathiston; and two sisters, Erma Jean McBride Gillis (Rodger) of Sturgis and Diane McBride McCarty (Jim) of Tupelo. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Hope and, Luke McBride and William McBride. Danny is preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Rosa Bell McBride, and one brother, Jim McBride, all of Mathiston.

Danny graduated from Ackerman High School in 1971, where he played trombone in the band and loved spending time with his close friends. Following high school, he enlisted in the Mississippi Army National Guard and served as a Staff Sergeant in the Battery B (Det. 1) 114th Field Artillery for six years.

Danny married the love of his life, Barbara, in 1974. They enjoyed life, love, and marriage for 49 years. They have two sons, Chris and Joshua, and they loved watching them play football while they were in high school. Danny worked at Flexsteel for 20 years until his retirement. He loved to share his gift of upholstery and furniture design and had his own business for 20 years.

In his early years, Danny loved fishing, hunting, gardening, and upholstery. In his later years, Danny loved spending time with his grandchildren, Hope, 13, Luke, 9, and William, 10. They loved helping their Papaw in his garden, yard, hunting and in his upholstery shop.

A visitation will be held at Wise Reed Funeral Home in Eupora on Saturday , March 9, 2024, from noon until 2pm. Funeral service/graveside at 2pm at Wise Reed Funeral Home. Burial will be at Blythe Creek Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Chris McBride, Jeff Crowley, Scotty Davis, Brad Bradford and Andy Gillis.

Honorary pallbearers are his grandchildren, Hope McBride, Luke McBride, and William McBride. Bro. Jeff Vanlandingham will be officiating.

Wise-Reed Funeral Home will oversee the arrangements.