James Henry McBride

James Henry McBride

James Henry McBride, 88, of Parkersburg, passed away November 15, 2025, at the Mountain View Care Center in Ripley, WV. He was born in Charleston, WV, a son of the late Charles Edward and Rena Renaldo (Rollins) McBride.

He was a bricklayer and worked with his brother Glen at McBride Masonry for over fifty years. He was a longtime member of Christian Life Center.James was a United States Navy veteran. His favorite activities were trout fishing and hunting. He enjoyed woodworking, and building guitars and furniture. He liked to sing and was a devoted father, husband, brother, and grael R. McBride (Deanna) of King, NC; and Mark McBride of Parkersburg; grandchildren Rachael Kathleen McBride of North Carolina, Michael Paul McBride (Tia) of North Carolina (currently a missionary in Moldova), Kylee Ruth McBride of Columbus, OH, and Nicholas Randolph McBride of Parkersburg; two great grandchildren Silas Gabriel and Adelina Jane McBride; a brother Glen McBride (Mildred) of Parkersburg; and a sister Mary Harrah of Charleston, WV.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Sharon Diane (Berry) McBride; and six brothers Raymond, Jake, William, John, Virgil, and Burt McBride.

Services will be Saturday 11:00 AM at Christian Life Center with Reverend Glen McBride officiating. Entombment will be at Sunset Memory Gardens with military honors. Visitation will be Friday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the church. Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg is assisting the family with arrangements.