Celebrating the life of
James F. McBride
April 13, 1918 - April 22, 2007
JAMES F. COACH BOBBY MCBRIDE
James F. Coach Bobby McBride 89, died Sunday, April 22, 2007 at Hospice Savannah. He was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. Coach Bobby helped develop the Athletic Program at St. James Catholic Church. He coached football and baseball for over 25 years at St. James and Blessed Sacrament. His commitment to youth athletics earned him the Coach Bobby McBride Day presented to him by the City of Savannah, the naming of the St. James football field “Bobby McBride Field, and a scholarship fund in his name at St. James, the Bobby McBride Scholarship Award. He was a recipient of the Gartland Award. Coach Bobby was a longtime member of St. James Catholic Church and was retired from the Local 188. He also was member of the Golden Boys, which volunteered to help the handicapped in building ramps or whatever they needed.
Surviving are his sons, Robert J. McBride of Atlanta, Timothy F. McBride of Atlanta, Ronald W. McBride of Savannah, Dennis J. McBride of Hendersonville, NC, Kerry E. McBride of Savannah, his niece, Dianne Sauers of Savannah, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 24, 2007 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church with a Vigil Service at 7 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 11 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church with burial in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances to St. James Catholic Church
FOX AND WEEKS FUNERAL DIRECTORS HODGSON CHAPEL
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To the family of Coach McBride, Coach was a great influence on me and my brothers. I truly appreciate his participation in my development at St. James. My prayers are with you all. Leo Story
- leo story, savannah, GA
We extend our deepest sympathy.
- Jack and Anne Holland, Savannah, GA
I have very fond memories of 'Mr. Mac' and the St. James Track Team many years ago. He was a class act. I extend my deepest sympathy to the McBride family. May he rest in peace.
- Jan Holland Ethridge, Alpharetta, GA
To the family of Coach McBride, Coach was a great influence on me and my brothers. I truly appreciate his participation in my development at St. James. My prayers are with you all. Leo Story
- leo story, savannah, GA
We extend our deepest sympathy.
- Jack and Anne Holland, Savannah, GA
I have very fond memories of 'Mr. Mac' and the St. James Track Team many years ago. He was a class act. I extend my deepest sympathy to the McBride family. May he rest in peace.
- Jan Holland Ethridge, Alpharetta, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
