Patrick J. McBride passed peacefully with his loving family at his side. Patrick is
preceded in death by his father, John McBride, and is survived by his mother, Ann
Northcutt McBride; his sisters, Jill Ashworth, Susan Norvel, Nancy Casselman and
Suzanne McBride (in-law); his brothers, Michael McBride and Todd Casselman (in-law);
his aunt, Faye Northcutt Knox; his uncle, Richard Northcutt; and his nieces and
nephews, Noel Bunting, Sam Potts, Kaleigh Concannon, Lindsey Fee, Catherine
Casselman, Nolan Casselman and Grace Casselman.
As the oldest of five USAF brats, Patrick experienced a steady change of home
addresses throughout the southeast and as faraway as the Azores Islands where he
became an assistant to a Portuguese gardener named Adolf. When his father, Major
John McBride, retired from military service, Patrick was able to put down some roots in
the white sands of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. From there, his family’s path took him to
Atlanta, Georgia, and finally to his home in Woodbury, Tennessee.
Patrick was loved by all who knew him, his cunning humor, his joy of life and his pure
heart. The last chapter of his life was spent at the Community Care of Rutherford
County where the dedicated staff treated him like a beloved dignitary. He enriched the
lives of many during his very special life. Most of whom belong to the “Bad Boys” club,
his signature term of endearment and one of the finest honors one could ever hope to
achieve.
A visitation in Patrick’s honor will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025 between 4:00pm to
6:00pm at Gentry-Smith Funeral Home. Share memories and condolences at
www.gentrysmithfuneralhome.com Gentry-Smith Funeral Home 303 Murfreesboro Rd.,
Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337. Because every life has a story.