Douglas Earl McBride

November 29, 1933 - April 30, 2018

Mr. Douglas Earl McBride died in his home at Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee, Eatonton, GA, on April 30, 2018 at the age of 84, following a long courageous battle with prostate cancer. Mr. McBride is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Allis Lorraine (Pipkin) McBride, his sister Judy Lentz, and his three children Michele (Michael Barile), Kerri (Iku Nakada) and Barry (Laura Scanlan,) and seven grandchildren, Michael Patrick and Lorra Barile, Adam and Nathan Nakada, and Alyssa, Ian and Emma McBride. Douglas was born on November 29, 1933 in Sturgis Michigan to Sheldon Troy McBride and Lillian Evangeline (Shook) McBride. He attended Olivet College, Olivet, Michigan on a football scholarship before enlisting in the Air Force during the Korean war. Staff Sergeant McBride met Lorraine while stationed at Reese AFB in Lubbock Texas, and they were soon married. His daughter Michele was born in Lubbock during this period. When his service was complete, he resumed his studies at Tri-State College (now Trine University) in Angola, Indiana, where he welcomed his second child, Kerri, and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation, Douglas joined Corning Glass Works (Corning Incorporated) making a name for himself as a manufacturing engineer, and ultimately a Plant Manager. His third child, Barry, was born in Greenville, Ohio during his time working for Corning. After working at Corning, Douglas worked at Hubbell Incorporated and Applied Ceramics before retiring to Cuscowilla. His retirement was busy with golf, fishing, shooting and his seven grandchildren, who were frequent visitors to their Grandparent’s wonderful lake home. Douglas will be remembered as an inspired leader, a wise counsellor, and a kind and generous friend. His sharp wit and sense of humor were his hallmark. A brilliant bridge-player, many will remember hours of fun with Doug and Lorraine playing couples bridge. He was an active member of Eatonton First United Methodist Church, and spoke fondly of fellowship with his ANEW Sunday School Class. All are welcome to join the family to celebrate Douglas’ life. A funeral is scheduled for 10:30 May 5, 2018 at the Eatonton First United Methodist Church. Pastor Jessica Terrell will officiate. The family will be greeting visitors at the Church at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Prostate Cancer Foundation, the American Cancer Society or to the Eatonton First United Methodist Church. The family would like to thank Douglas’ church family, friends and neighbors from Cuscowilla, and the dedicated caregivers from Rescare, SeniorCare Options, and Harmony Hospice for their kindness, service and support over the last several years.