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Stronnie S. McBride, Jr.

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Stronnie S. McBride, Jr.
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Stronnie S. McBride, Jr., 77, of Orange, died Sunday, February 6, 2011, at his residence

Visitation will be from 5:00- 5:45 p.m. Thursday, February 10, 2011, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. A Mass of the Resurrection will be recited at 6:00 p.m., at the church. Officiating will be Most Reverend Curtis J. Guillory, D.D. Bishop of Beaumont, and Con Celebrant Reverend Francis Conroy.

Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, at St. Mary?s Cemetery in Orange.

Born in Mt. Vernon, New York on March 23, 1933, Stronnie was the son of Sophia H. and Stronie S. McBride, Sr. He was raised in Morganfield, Kentucky and moved to Texas in 1960.

A resident of Orange for the past 50 years, Stronnie retired from Chevron Chemical in Orange and was Chaplain for Southeast Texas Hospice for 20 years. He was also a Deacon of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth A. McBride, parents; sister, Helen Kienly; and brother, Donald McBride.

Stronnie is also survived by his daughters, Karen McBride of Orange, Lisa McBride of Plano; and sisters, Bonnie Kay Hooper of Morganfield, Kentucky and Kathleen Showalter of Phoenix, Arizona.

Also surviving are his grandchildren, Beth Mooneyham and her husband, Terry, Laura Kovatch, Heather Olsen, Eric Olsen; and great-grandchildren, Logan Michal Olsen and Taylynn Alexis Olsen.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Southeast Texas Hospice, P.O. Box 2385, Orange, Texas 77631. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Family Care of Orange for their compassionate love and care provided to Stronnie.

Arrangements are under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Condolences

Anonymous February 14, 2011
Karen, I was very sorry to hear about your dad. Our prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Mike and Tommilyn Procella##imported-begin##Mike Procella##imported-end##
Anonymous February 10, 2011
Karen, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Even though I never meet him, I felt like I did from the stories you would tell of him. He had to have been a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. Love, Lynn##imported-begin##Lynn Payne Bittinger ##imported-end##
Anonymous February 9, 2011
It is with regret to hear of the passing of your dear father; losing a loved one isn't easy regardless of the circumstances and a feeling of emptiness always seems to surround us. However, knowing he is with our Lord and at peace provides us with the com##imported-begin##Jerry & Judie Wilson##imported-end##
Anonymous February 9, 2011
Your dad has had a great spiritual affect on many people here in Orange and St. F. Parish. He was a wonderful friend and totally devoted to our Holy Catholic Church. I am happy for him now to have achieved his goal here on earth and now in the presence ##imported-begin##Pat Papania##imported-end##
Anonymous February 9, 2011
Dear Karen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. We are all so blessed to know that our loved ones are in a much better place. My prayers are with you, Mary West##imported-begin##Mary West##imported-end##
Anonymous February 9, 2011
Karen, well we have another saint in heaven looking down and watching over us. So sorry for your loss. I have sent you a Mass card as my way of honoring your Father. Love ya and let me know if I can do anything for you. Gertie##imported-begin##Gertie Ewing##imported-end##
Anonymous February 9, 2011
Karen, I am thinking of and praying for you all during your time of grief. I know your mom and dad are happy to finally be together again, in our Lord's kingdom. Love and prayers, Joan##imported-begin##Joan Strehle Williams##imported-end##
Anonymous February 9, 2011
Karen, Lisa, Heather, & Eric, You have my deepest sympathy on the death of your Dad and Paw Paw. I know how important he was in your lives. Your care and support during these last few years must have brought Stronnie great comfort. Your relationships wer##imported-begin##Woody##imported-end##
Anonymous February 9, 2011
The McBride Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I think everyone who knew Stronnie loved him. His devotion to his Chruch, and to his fellow man makes me know that he is at peace with his Lord, and with his belorved "Tootie". Stronnie visited my hu##imported-begin##Jane Bonnin##imported-end##
Anonymous February 8, 2011
May God bless you and your family during this difficult and painful time. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.##imported-begin##Regina Brown Dennis##imported-end##
Anonymous February 8, 2011
My Dear friends, Lisa and Karen, We lower our mast and raise our hands to the Father for the "SS McBride" has sailed to his final destination. I hope you remember what I am talking about because I mean this with the utmost respect to Pops. He will be t##imported-begin##Anita Dyson##imported-end##
Anonymous February 8, 2011
Karen and Lisa...........my sincere condolences go out to both of you. I trust you both have some great memories that will give you peace and smiles in the days to come......##imported-begin##Risa McKay##imported-end##
Anonymous February 8, 2011
My dear friend, Karen, Lisa and family....So sorry about your dad but so thankful that we got to know him and your mom. He was such a pleasure to know. We love you; we are here for anything you may need now or in the future. Love from our hearts....Con##imported-begin##Connie Jackson##imported-end##
Anonymous February 8, 2011
Karen, Heather, Eric, Logan and Taylynn; I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember how wonderful your parents were when Heather and Eric were babies and how you stayed close up until his passing. I greatly enjoyed our breakfast together in December and##imported-begin##Sherry Buell##imported-end##
Anonymous February 8, 2011
You all are in my prayers. Remember the great times and memories with your Dad. Love Pam##imported-begin##Pam Truax##imported-end##
Anonymous February 8, 2011
Karen & Lisa, My heart goes out to you all at this sad time. I know how much you will miss your dad but are relieved that he is at peace. Let your happy thought be a picture of your mom & dad together in Heaven. Maria##imported-begin##Maria Dorrell##imported-end##
Anonymous February 8, 2011
What a great spiritual man all of heaven has gotten. Thank you Deacon Stronnie for all the powerful sermons you gave. We were all blessed to have known you. Thank you Lord.##imported-begin##angie honeycutt##imported-end##
Anonymous February 8, 2011
All McBride Family, My deepest condolences on your loss of Stronnie. I was introduced to Stronnie one night 35 years ago in the parking lot of what was then Gulf Chemicals by my brother. Later, when I went to work at the plant, I had the pleasure of vis##imported-begin##Larry McCaughn##imported-end##
Anonymous February 7, 2011
Deacon Paw Paw is not only with his lovely wife Elizabeth, but, I am sure, has cherubim gathered around him as he sits on a chair and tells a story. We will miss your earthly self, because we know that your eternal self will always be with us. I pray fo##imported-begin##Deacon Hector Maldonado##imported-end##
Anonymous February 7, 2011
Lisa, my Condolences to you and your family.##imported-begin##Kenneth Richardson##imported-end##
Anonymous February 7, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help during this difficult time.##imported-begin##Vanessa & Matt Marek##imported-end##
Anonymous February 7, 2011
My prayers and thanks for knowing Stronnie. He ministerd to my wife before she left me to be with the Lord, BOB##imported-begin##Bob Gros , deaconmy praayer##imported-end##
Anonymous February 7, 2011
I thank God for the priviledge in knowing Deacon Stronnie McBride during my time at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Orange, Texas. We were blessed with his ministry of service to the people of God in the parish and in the community. May he rest in peace a##imported-begin##Fr. David Edwards##imported-end##
Anonymous February 7, 2011
Your family is in our thoughts and in our prayers as this man of faith has joined his wife in the anniversary waltz. He is not alone in his journey, nor is he sad, for he, your mother, and so many others are the angels on our shoulders. Be at Peace. Lov##imported-begin##Ann Malkie##imported-end##
Anonymous February 7, 2011
Karen, Lisa and all the McBride Family. I know how much your father meant to all of you and I for one know for certain how much he meant to me and to so many others that had the pleasure to know him. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measur##imported-begin##Lonnie Leger##imported-end##
Anonymous February 7, 2011
Lisa, my prayers are with you and your daughters. You have another guardian angel on your side now. May his love and joy for you be carried on throughout the tests of time.##imported-begin##Rachel Leger##imported-end##
Anonymous February 7, 2011
Karen and Lisa, I was saddened to learn about the passing of your beloved father. I know he is in a better place and no longer in pain. You are in my prayers. Love you both.##imported-begin##Vicki Honeycutt Aven##imported-end##
Anonymous February 6, 2011
Karen & Lisa & All McBride Family, Our Deepest Condolences to You & Your Family over such a great loss. He will be so missed. He was truly a Special Man sent to us by God, we are so honored to have known him. May God Bless each one of you'll & May God gi##imported-begin##Burt & Ann Guidry##imported-end##
Anonymous February 6, 2011
Stronnie was a very good man. I love what he did for the Parish and Hospice. I can't ask him now "how are you?" If I could he would say, "Never could be better." So now it is just that. Peace to you Stronie!##imported-begin##Father William Manger##imported-end##
Anonymous February 6, 2011
May God bless you all in this time of grief. It was a blessing to know Stronnie. He was a compassionate man, and he nutured those around him.##imported-begin##Carolyn Williams##imported-end##
Anonymous February 6, 2011
From Grandaugter of Stronnie.... Funeral arrangements may change so please look for the obituary in the Orange Leader and Beaumont Enterprise on Tuesday the 8th. LOVE YOU PAW PAW!!! such an amazing, wonderful and strong man!!##imported-begin##Heather Olsen##imported-end##