David Huff McBride

David Huff McBride, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Southaven, Mississippi.  He was a resident of Senatobia and a member of Holy Innocent’s Episcopal Church of Como, MS.

Born on July 14, 1937, in Laurel, MS, David was the son of George Huff and Edna McSween McBride.  He spent most of his early years in Glade community, graduated from Glade High School and attended Jones County Junior College.

David was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Trish) Allen McBride; son, William David McBride; stepdaughter, Andrea Aiken; granddaughter, Melissa M. Creel; his parents; sister, Jean Manning and brother, Stuart McBride.

Survivors include his children: Douglas McBride, Kathleen Gaines, and Greg (Sherry) McBride; grandsons, Sam Gaines, Zachary (Jade), Blake (Lauren), and Brady McBride; step grandsons, James (Amber) Byrd and Caleb (Laken) Byrd; great-grandchildren, Jace and Lily McBride; Emmie Evans McBride, Jon O’Neal, Abigaille and Annabelle Creel, Levi Byrd, Gabe Dyess, Tony Dyess, and Hayli Stevens; sister, Mary Margaret Jones and brother Tony McBride.

David’s interests were many and varied.  He was a voracious reader with an extensive personal library.  He loved history and was especially interested in Native American history, giving oral presentations and publishing his findings.  He loved NASCAR and had his own race car at one time.  For about 15 years, he had his private pilot’s license and loved flying.  He had a lifelong interest in sports of all kinds, but especially college football and the NFL.  He loved to cook and was proud to win several chili cook-offs.  He and Trish loved their friends and loved to entertain.  He appreciated almost all kinds of music, from Willie Nelson to opera, and enjoyed going to concerts.

A proud patriot, David was a Past Master of Ebenezer Lodge #76, Senatobia and a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason; a member of the Sons of the Confederate Veterans and was a Past Commander of Sergeant Sam House Camp, SCV, Senatobia; and was a member of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Desoto Patriots Chapter of Southaven-Horn Lake.

He will be remembered by those who knew him for his quick wit and humor, command of English language, formidable memory, and vast amount of knowledge, both trivia and historical.  He was a published author and contributor to several publications with his amusing short stories of people and events he encountered.

The family wishes to thank the many friends, neighbors, and church members who loved David and Trish and attended to their every need during this trying time.

A celebration of life service will be held for David and Trish at Holy Innocent’s Episcopal Church at 11:00 AM on Saturday April 12.

In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to Holy Innocent’s Episcopal Church, 311 N Main St., Como, MS 38619.

Pate-Jones Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements.

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