Charles Mcbride

Charles Chuck Willard McBride, 61, of Oakwood went to be with his Heavenly Father, family, and friends on May 7, 2008 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Chuck was born May 21, 1946 in Danville son of Homer and Helen McKee McBride. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his fianc(c) and best friend Cindy Elwell Jumps. His former wife JoNita McBride who he married in 1968 in Texas. Along with their two daughters: Stephanie McBride and Christy (Brian) Tallman. Special Children: J.R. (Shanon) Jumps and Shari Elmore. Brother: Tom (Kathy) McBride; Sisters: Shirley Vestal and Melinda Bruns; Grandchildren: Tony, Chelsi Jo, David, Stephen, Dalton, Jacob, Tyler, Trent, Michael, Katelyn, Christian, Andrew, John David, Carrie, Kelsie, Alexander, and Jeryn. As well as several nieces and nephews. His beloved pets: Missy & Sassy. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant son and two sisters: Mary Miller & Patty Daugherty. Chuck was a 64 graduate of Westville High School. He served Vietnam with the 25th Infantry Division, where he received several distinguished medals. He later graduated from Hunter Engineering School & Superior School of Auctioneering. He managed Satterwhite General Tire from 1970-1980. Chuck opened McBride Auction in 1981 and operated it on Georgetown Road until 1986, he also owned the Olde Country Store in Westville from 1984-1991. In 1991 he opened McBride Auction on Perrysville Road and operated it until 1994. He then relocated to Batestown Road where he and Cindy operated Batestown Auction. Chuck was a licensed auctioneer in several states. For the past 12 years he traveled all over the U.S. doing auctions under the instruction and guidance of Charlie Sentman. He was a member of the Westville Church of Christ for a number of years, and also the Furtherlight Lodge 1130, being the past Master in 1976; Iris Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, being 2 time Worthy Patron 1976-1980; Danville Consistory; and the Moose Lodge #1001 in Danville, where he was a member, Governor, Administrator, and most recently Moose of the Year. Chuck enjoyed playing poker & gin, fishing, camping, watching NASCAR, gardening, cookouts with his family, and was always known to tell a good story. A Celebration of Chucks Life will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at New Life Christian Center on Bowman Ave. with Pastor Doug Knapp officiating. Visitation will be held from 3-8 pm Monday at Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 3940 N. Vermilion St. Danville, IL. with Rites being held at 6:30 pm by the Masonic Lodge and 7:00 pm by the Loyal Order of the Moose. Following the service on Tuesday, he will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park in Danville with Military Honors being performed by the VFW. Memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com A Special Thanks would like to be given from the family to all of Chucks beloved friends and the staff at Carle Hospital in Urbana.