Noah Clayton Mcbride

Noah Clayton McBride, 81, of 509 Ford Street in Eden, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 29, 2013, at Morehead Memorial Hospital.

A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, February 2, at Danview Cemetery conducted by Reverend Sue Anne Morris.

Mr. McBride was born May 17, 1931 in Rockingham County, NC, son of the late Wade C. and Annie Stultz McBride. He served in the U. S. Navy and retired from Fieldcrest Mills Blanket Division with 47 years of service.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Evadell "Tootsie" Underwood McBride, of the home; son, Andy McBride and wife, Barbara; daughter, Donna K. London and husband, Barry; five grandchildren, Chad Burns, Clay London (Angelia), Jesse London (Misty), Christy Bailey (Matt) and Leigh Smith (Mark); sister, Louise Gann; nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death, along with his parents, were five sisters, Beatrice Cowan, Juanita Wilson, Margie Braswell, Lonie McBride and Rebecca Maklary; and three brothers, Virgil "Buddy", Coy "Cotton" and Dewey.

The family wishes to express a special thanks to the Morehead Nursing Center East Wing and Emergency Room Nursing Staff.

Visitation will be held immediately following the service at First United Methodist Church and other times at the residence.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to First United Methodist Church in Draper, 130 Main Street, Eden, NC 27288.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com