Dave McBride

Dave McBride Carbondale-Dave McBride, 57 of Carbondale passed away at 7:25 AM, Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM, Friday, October 1, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend John Kennedy officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday at Blue Funeral Home. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Military Rites will be held at the cemetery with VFW Post 1301, American Legion Post 147, and the National Guard conducting the services. Dave was born on October 5, 1952 in Peoria, IL to Wesley Russell and Aline (McGarvey) McBride. After the deaths of his parents he was adopted by Juanita McBride who has also preceded him in death. He married Lili Hicks on May 14, 1977 in Harrisburg, Illinois; together they shared 33 years of marriage. Survivors include his wife; children, Brandi Atkison of Marion, Brittani & Chris Kneezle of Benton, Shaun McBride of Carterville; grandchildren, Erika Atkison, Gabe Atkison, Blake Kneezle, Carson Kneezle, Brayden McBride and one grand child on the way; sister-in-law, Karen Lutwinski and special friends David & Rosemary Winters. Dave was preceded by his parents; adoptive mother; brother, John Lutwinski and sister, Mary Ann Williams.. Dave spent 29 years working as a press operator at the Maytag plant in Herrin and was a volunteer firefighter at the Lake of Egypt Fire Department. He spent six years serving in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Dave enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and riding his motorcycle.