James Floyd McBride was born January 7, 1953 at Moline, Illinois to Floyd J. and Zelma M. Painter McBride. He married Sharon Doose on April 29, 1972 in Green Rock, Illinois He moved to Mountain Home in February 1983 from Colona, Illinois. He was a truck driver before moving to Mountain Home and operated the McBrides Wholesale Bait Company from 1983 until 1992. He also worked for Guy King. He passed away on August 11, 2006 at his residence at the age of 53 years, 7 months and 4 days. Survivors: His wife Sharon McBride of Mountain Home, 2 Sons: T.J. McBride and his wife Dawn, and Chad McBride. One Grandson: Dylan James McBride andOne Brother: Tom McBride all of Mountain Home. Preceded in Death by: Parents Visitation: 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 16 at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 17 at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Bill Hughes officiating. Burial: Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery. Memorials: The McBride family Honorary Bearers: Bob Warford and Joe Gross Active Bearers: Tom McBride, Kris Sperry, T.J. McBride, Chad McBride, Mike Sisk and Tom Smith.