AUBREY MCBRIDE,

was born in 1924, in Kansas City, Missouri, and passed away on July 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Buford McBride and Glennie Mae McBride and his wife, Constance Chrisse McBride. He is survived by his son, Wayne Buford McBride of Little Rock.

He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was stationed in England. While there he met his future wife. They married in 1945 and increased the size of the family with the birth of a son. They continued to live in England until 1952. Moved to the United States and back home to Little Rock, Ark., where he worked various jobs. Later, he passed the Civil Service exam and was hired at the U.S. Postal Service where he spent over 35 years. He worked long hours and was able to provide a better standard of living for his family.

He was always focused on doing a good job, being an honest and sincere person and taking care of his wife and child. He also was a man of faith and it showed in how he treated others. He felt called to teach bible lessons to young boys in Sunday School. With a good work ethic and a moral compass, he was able to cope with the ups and downs of daily life.

In 2007, he lost the love of his life. They had been married 60 years. He kept busy but he still struggled with the loss of his beloved Connie. After a period of time, things got a little better. In 2014 he had some health issues. Nerve damage with the associated pain in his lower legs and feet became a daily struggle. With time, it became a little more manageable. This affected his walking so he was confined to a wheelchair for several years before his passing. However, no matter how much he was in pain, he continued to try to enjoy life the best he could.

With help from his son, he was able to attend daycare at the Veterans Administration facility at Fort Roots. He enjoyed talking to other veterans, exercising and playing a mean game of bingo. He usually won often and received a small prize much to the chagrin of the other vets. At home, he read his Bible daily and enjoyed classic westerns on his iPad. He also loved to read British history magazines. He was very knowledgeable on the subject. He had a good memory and was very interesting to talk to. His life spanned so much world history and he was part of it. Memories of the depression, war, and current events at the time. Even though he was a very quiet and modest man with a witty sense of humor, he would enjoy a little attention once in a while. In 2019, the Veteran’s Administration had a little ceremony to give him a WWII medallion. One of the very few awarded. Aubrey McBride was a member of the greatest generation. He lived his whole life by a deeply held moral code, compassion, respect for other people, and a commitment to his faith.

Funeral service will be 12 noon, Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends at 11 a.m., at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park.

Memorial may be made to Parkway Place Baptist Church General Fund or Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church Helping Hands Fund. Online guestbook: www.rollerafuneralhomes.com/chenal