John "Jack" Kenneth McBride

John Kenneth McBride “Jack” peacefully passed away in Crofton, MD on February 8, 2020. He was born in Swoyersville, Pennsylvania on March 17, 1933. He was preceded in death by his brothers Jerry McBride and Don McBride and sisters, Lois McBride Rodriguez and Jane Reggie. He is survived by his long time love, Marlene McGehee, and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. Jack graduated from Benjamin Franklin University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. He then spent a career in public service with the US Department of Interior as a Budget Analyst. Jack was also a long time member of the board at the Interior Federal Credit Union. Jack was a lover of all things sports with a particular passion for horseracing. Throughout his life, he was a part-owner in several race horses and always enjoyed days at the track monitoring their training and performance. At the center of Jack’s life was his family, they were everything to him. He never missed an opportunity to spend time with his beloved nieces and nephews. On Friday evenings Jack could often be found at the American Legion in Greenbelt, MD in a back corner surrounded by family and good friends. Jack was devout member of the Hope Presbyterian Church where the entire congregation affectionately referred to him as “Uncle Jack”. Uncle Jack will be forever missed for his humor, generosity, and his dedication to his family, who will miss him dearly. The family will receive friends at Lee Funeral Home Calvert, 8200 Jennifer Lane, Owings, MD 20736 on Friday, February 14, 2020 from 10:30 AM to the start of the Funeral Service at 12:30 PM. Interment is private. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of John "Jack" Kenneth McBride please visit our Sympathy Store.