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Gerald Arnold McBride

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Gerald Arnold McBride, 72, passed from this life to his eternal reward on Aug. 30, 2013. He was born June 11, 1941, in Port Huron, Mich. Gerald graduated from high school in France. After high school he joined the Air Force in 1964 and served his country for 4 years during the Vietnam War. Later Gerald entered the trucking industry as a long haul driver and later worked for Edwards Trucking for many years. Gerald married Linda Hill on Sept. 2, 1998, in Bethel Heights, Ark. He was a member of Elmdale Baptist Church. Gerald was an avid Nascar fan and enjoyed collecting coins and eagles. Gerald will be fondly remembered for his "Honey Do's". Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Edsel and Marion McBride; and a brother, Dave McBride. Gerald is survived by his loving wife, Linda; his brother, Mike McBride and wife, Suzanne of California; and his nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. A Funeral Service will be held at Elmdale Baptist Church, 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013. Visitation will be 10 a.m. prior to the service. Burial with military honors will follow at Fayetteville National Cemetery at 1 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to Westfield Chapel Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered at www.WestfieldChapel.com.

Published September 1, 2013

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