Joe Preston McBride

Joe P. McBride, 98, of Santa Fe, TX passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Abilene Regional Hospital in Abilene, Texas. He was born March 3, 1919 in San Augustine, TX. He was married to Maree Meeks McBride on July 8, 1942 and they had a wonderful 75 years of life together rearing their sons and then enjoying the life of grandparents and great grandparents. Preston served proudly for 5 years during WWII and had many stories he loved to share with his family and friends. He worked as an operator for 25 years for Union Carbide in Texas City. Preston and Maree lived in Santa Fe, TX for 50 years and he spent the last 1 ½ years with her in Abilene at Wisteria Independent Living Center. He was known for his clever wit and for being "the oldest resident and one who served with General Patton." He will be missed by the staff and residents. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Robie McBride, his brothers Doss, Arthur, and Elmer all of San Augustine. He is survived by his wife, Maree, their son Joe and his wife, Nancy of Abilene and Ronald and LouAnn of Rapid City, SD, grandchildren, Jason and his wife Susan, of Peshtigo, WI and Teresa McBride of Rapid City, SD. Five great grandchildren – Nate, Chicago, IL, Kaylee, Nicholas, Brianna, and Carissa of Peshtigo, WI. By his sisters, Pearl Price, Lufkin, TX, Mildred Tannery, Nachodoches, TX, Opal Pike, San Augustine, TX and his brother Dexter and his wife Joanne of San Augustine and two sisters-in-law Lavelle McBride and Gloria McBride of San Augustine. His many nieces, nephews and their children and many friends enriched his life. Services will be in San Augustine, TX at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home. Burial will be at McRae Cemetery.