Samuel Ray McBride of Wister, Oklahoma was born May 15, 1957 in Talihina, Oklahoma to Wilmer "Sam" and Drucille (Ritter) McBride, and passed away September 28, 2021 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 64. He married Sue Slagle on November 20, 1999 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Samuel is survived by his wife, Sue; daughter, Shalonda Jones and husband Jim; sons, Jeremy McBride and wife Ashlee, Terry Carshall and wife Tiffany; grandchildren, Shawn Washington, II, Brian Jones, Caleb Jones, Ashlynn Jones; sisters, Pat Vinson, Sammie Thompson, Shirley Ford, Becky Maxwell; brother, Tim McBride, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Drucille McBride; sisters, Cynthia Holderfield, Gail Mayer, Neva Tackett; brothers, Mackey McBride, and Ray McBride.
Sam loved his life. He had all the characteristics that make a person great: honesty, integrity, perseverance. He was a perfectionist, and everyone could see it in the woodworking projects he did for others. He loved summer league softball. He was a devoted father and grandpa. He was loved by all and will be missed by all.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 am Saturday October 2, 2021 at Grace Memorial Chapel in Poteau, Oklahoma. Services are under the direction of Grace Funeral Service in Poteau, Oklahoma. There will not be a viewing.
THE FAMILY WANTS EVERYONE TO WEAR A MASK TO THE SERVICE. If you dont have a mask on you will be asked to leave.
To sign Mr. McBrides online guestbook, please visit www.gracemanorfh.com.
SERVICES


Funeral Service

Saturday, October 02, 2021
10:00 AM

Grace Memorial Chapel
28918 205th Avenue
Poteau, Oklahoma 74953