Richard G. McBride

Our beloved father SSG. Richard G. McBride ("Mac") age 85 of Atlanta, GA., passed away on July 4, 2024. He was born on December 9, 1938, in Brockton, Massachusetts to the late Walter McBride & Rose Lessard McBride. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rhea McBride; brother, Edward McBride; his grandson, Scott McBride and his first wife (mother of his children), Mary Jane Otto McBride. In December 1955 he enlisted in the Marines. During his 9 years with the Marines; He was an Aviation Ordnance Technician and a Special Weapons Technician. He went on maneuvers to Panama, Hawaii, Wake Island, Midway Island, Japan, Taiwan, Okinawa, Philippines, Korea and Puerto Rico. He received an honorable discharge in June 1964. In December 1964, he enlisted in the Army and attended Combat Motion Picture Photographer School. He went on photo assignments to France, Italy, Holland, Greece, England and Austria. He was stationed in Germany. He attended Drill Sergeant School until 1968. In the coming years he was stationed at Fort Sill, Fort Benning and Fort McPherson. While stationed at Fort McPherson, he was the N.O.I.C. of the 3rd Infantry Division Photo Lab as a photographer/medical illustrator. He took pictures of autopsies and chromosome research which was leading the way to DNA. He received an honorable discharge on July 31, 1976, and officially retired from the military. He is a longtime member of the American Legion Post 51 and The Voiture 40&8. After retiring from the military, he went on to Atlanta Area Tech where he taught printing and photography. In his spare time, he was a professional photographer. He also worked with disabled adults through Goodwill Industries teaching them printing. He loved traveling, spending time at his lake house on Lake Sinclair and had a green thumb for growing tomatoes & roses. A memorial service is Friday, July 12, 2024, at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson St. Newnan, Georgia 30263. Family will receive friends from 1pm-2pm followed by a memorial service in the chapel with Pastor Brian Hosmer officiating. For anyone interested there will be a small gathering following the service at The American Legion Post 51, 2421 Roosevelt Hwy, Atlanta, GA. 30337. Condolences can be expressed online at www.mckoon.com He is survived by his 5 children; Paul (Janie) McBride of Olathe, Kansas, Richard McBride (Candice Tipton) of Buford, Georgia, Kevin (Kathy) McBride of Watkinsville, Georgia, Pamela (Denny) Chosewood of Newnan, Georgia and Leann McBride (Don Plosila) of Newnan, Georgia, his brother, James McBride of Raynham, Massachusetts, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and his beloved Dachshund, Mr. Doodles. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory (770) 253-4580

Richard G. McBride

December 9, 1938 - July 4, 2024