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Obituary For Andrew McBride II
Mr. Andrew McBride II of Columbus passed Tuesday at Midtown Piedmont Medical Center at 67 years of age.
A son of the late Andrew, Sr. and Arlene Brown McBride, Mr. McBride was born in Columbus, GA and was a 1970 graduate of the William H. Spencer High School. He received a bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State University and master’s degree from Troy State University. He was retired following 28 years as a Senior IT Administrator with Synovus Financial Services. He was a member of Nazareth Baptist Church where he served faithfully as Chairman of the Deacon Board and the Christian Education Department. He was also a member of the Kiwanis Golden K (served as past President and Lieutenant Governor), and the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Delta Iota Lambda Chapter (served as Chaplain).
Other than his parents, Mr. McBride was preceded in death by his wives, Mrs. Gloria Jones McBride and Dr. Betty J. Thomas McBride; and two brothers, Garry and Jeffrey McBride.
Surviving his departure with cherished memories, include: his son, Demetrius A. McBride (Tiffany); a brother, Ricky McBride (Yvonne); an aunt, Harriet Peeples; and a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The Celebration of Life for Mr. McBride will be conducted on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., Graveside at Green Acres Cemetery. Reverend Reginald Jackson will officiate with Reverend Frederick Small delivering the eulogy.
There will be an opportunity for friends and family to participate in a “Drive Through Visit With the Family” Sunday from 2 til 4:00 pm in the parking lot of Nazareth Baptist Church, 526 Radcliff Ave, Columbus, GA 31906.
On the day of the service, the family ask that guest please wear mask and practice social distancing. The service will also be live-streamed at www.twitch. tv/wecarelivestream
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to charities that were near and dear to Mr. McBride’s heart, to include: The Georgia Missionary Baptist Convention, Alpha Onward & Upward Foundation, Inc., Kiwanis Club of Golden K, and Nazareth Baptist Church.
The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to support the McBride family with End of Life Services.
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Add A CondolenceTo the family of Andrew McBride ||, so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort, comfort you all during this time of sorrow. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4
My Sincere Condolences to the McBride Family n close friends! May God provide you withe tge comfort n peace that you'll need to continue on! Marissa James-Doggins Sister Ethel James, Antonio Robinson and Marisa and Wylisa Doggins
Our Prayers are with The Family. James and Gloria Brown
