Clifford "Mick" Leon McBride Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Clifford “Mick” Leon McBride, 93, of Forest, OH passed peacefully, Saturday, July 2, 2022, at his home, where he wished to be. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his family. Mick was born Nov. 24, 1928, in Bloomville, Ohio, to Lewis Hobart and Grace May (Valentine) McBride. He met Marcile Alice (Geary) McBride at the roller rink in Tiffin, Ohio. She had tripped in front of him, and he had helped her to her feet. He always said, while retelling this story, with a smile on his face, “I am sure she fell, hoping I would pick her up.” They were married a year later in Covington, KY on October 28, 1946. They were married 74 years. He and Marcile worked as a team, starting their furniture business in October 1947 in Dunkirk, OH. In May of 1951, they moved their family and business to Forest, OH where McBride Furniture Company and Village continued until its closing in November 2020 after serving the community for 73 years. He made many dear friends throughout the years. He loved sharing stories with his customers and sales reps. He knew the furniture and carpet business inside and out. Marcile passed to her heavenly home June 27, 2020. He was also preceded in death by his parents, his brother Harold Lewis McBride, and his daughter-in-law, Linda McBride. He is survived by his children, Rand de (Peggy) McBride, Findlay, OH; Steven (Sheila) McBride, Broken Arrow, OK; Jody (Gary) Shields and Rodney McBride, both of Forest, OH; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. In his youth, he loved being a Boy Scout and going to camp. He dug graves at the Bloomville Cemetery and had a paper route for several years. Mick completed 11th grade at Bloomville High School and began his painting business at 16 and two years later started in the furniture business. Mick was a hard worker and dedicated to providing for his family. In his younger years, he was involved with the Forest Lions Club. He attended Blanchard River Church of Christ, Dunkirk, OH after a moving trip to the Holy Land. He and Marcile enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, Jordan, Israel, Denmark, Norway, Ireland, Germany, Canada, and Mexico. He enjoyed their summer getaways at Bay Point on Lake Erie, boating, skiing, fishing and cooking out. Gatherings at their home were family highlights. Swimming and fishing in the pond, wiener roasts, fireworks, pool parties, and Christmas gatherings with visits from Santa. Mick was an avid reader and enjoyed watching deer and birds out his window. Funeral services will be Thurs., July 7, 2022, at 12 PM at Clark Shields Funeral Home, Forest, OH. Visitation will be 10 AM - 12 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Hueston Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Bridge Hospice 15100 Birchhaven Lane, Findlay, OH 45840 or Blanchard River Church of Christ, 15745 St. Rt. 81, Dunkirk, OH 45836. Visit www.shieldsfh.com to view the Life Tribute DVD, send a condolence or share a memory.

Clifford "Mick" Leon McBride

November 24, 1928 - July 2, 2022