Perry Dean McBride

Perry Dean McBride, 91, of St. Marys, OH died at 3:06 p.m. Friday February 21, 2020 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys.

He was born August 25, 1928 in Miami Co., OH to Paul and Alberta (Eller) McBride.

On December 5, 1953 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wapakoneta, OH he married Kathryn A. Cook, who died January 25, 2014.

Survivors include: daughter Dawn Cunningham of West Jefferson, OH

                              4 grandchildren: Justin (Tiffany) McBride, Nicholas Cunningham, Kelly (Terrence Hoening) Cunningham, Carly (Ian Williamson) Cunningham

                              2 great-grandchildren: Easton McBride and Cheyenne McBride

                              Sister Jennifer Baker of Dayton, OH

Preceded in death by: parents Paul and Alberta McBride; wife Kathryn McBride; daughter Cynthia McBride; daughter Deborah McBride; sister Rebecca Martinez

He was a graduate of the Bradford, OH High School.

He retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St. Marys. In addition, he operated McBride's Income Tax Service for many years.

Mr. McBride proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.

His memberships included Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #1592 and VFW Post # 9289, all in St. Marys.

The cornerstones of Perry's life were his family, his faith and his pride of America. He will be remembered  as forthright, outspoken and fiercely loyal to those who knew him. He was a big fan and supporter of the Cincinnati Reds and St. Marys Roughrider sports programs.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 pm Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Miller Funeral Homes, Ohio 703 West Chapel, in St. Marys. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:15 am Friday, February 28, 2020 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Marys, Ohio. Burial will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery, in St. Marys.