Donnie McBride

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Donnie Charles McBride went to be with his Lord on April 30, 2026, at the age of 88. Donnie was born in Rondo, Missouri, on September 19, 1937. He was the last of 11siblings. His parents were John Irvin and Essie L. (Smith) McBride.

Donnie grew up in the Rondo/Flemington area and attended Humansville High School. He met the love of his life, Betty M. MacDonald, and they were married in Tijuana, Mexico, in 1963. Due to US law, they had to be remarried in California in 1964. Donnie and Betty were twice-married in two different countries and shared 63 wonderful years as husband and wife.

He was always a patriotic man who was proud to have served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. After his active duty, he continued to serve in the US Army Reserves. While in Los Angeles, he worked for the Los Angeles Police Department in the parts department and also worked evenings at Skypower Gas. He and his growing family relocated to Southwest Missouri in 1968, where he worked for Dan Stanley Ford while attending night school to become a machinist. He was later employed by FAG Bearings and Teledyne. He retired from Premier Turbines and, for fun, inspected parts at Cooper Gears well into his 80’s.

Donnie was a kind person who was a friend to all. He was a morel mushroom hunter, a crossword puzzle worker, and a sports fan, especially baseball. He was a Dodgers fan to his core, but also cheered on the Royals.

He is survived by his wife, Betty; their children, Don McBride (Shirley) of Neosho, Missouri, and John McBride (Joyce) of Minnesota; granddaughters, Jessica Lingenfelter (Seth) and Sarah McBride; one great-grandchild, Oliver; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Essie McBride, his 3 sisters, and his 7 brothers.

Visitation will be Monday, April 4, 2026, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Clark Funeral Home Chapel of Memories in Neosho, Missouri. The funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, also at Clark Funeral Home in Neosho. He will be laid to rest at Oakwood Cemetery in Neosho, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Failful Friends of Neosho, c/o Clark Funeral Homes P.O. Box 66 Neosho, MO 64850.