Richard Lynn McBride

Richard Lynn McBride

Sept. 21, 1950~July 6, 2015

Richard “Rick” Lynn McBride, 64, of Burnet, Texas, passed away on July 6, 2015, under the outstanding care of Hospice Austin Christopher House after a short battle with cancer.

Rick was born Sept. 21, 1950, in Los Angeles, California, to Fred Benjamin and Annie Grace McBride.

He grew up in Anahuac, Texas, moved to Clovis, New Mexico, for several years, and then settled down in the Hill Country.

Rick was a loyal and dedicated foreman for Marl Delz Paint Company in Kingsland, Texas, for over 26 years. He loved his job, as well as camping, football, playing the lottery and his two grandsons more than anything.

Rick was preceded in death by: both his parents; his wife, Barbara of Rockdale; his brother, Gregory Lee McBride of Marble Falls; and brother-in-Law, Vic Butler.

He is survived by: his daughter, Jennifer Lilley of Baytown; a sister, Georgia Butler of Lubbock; a brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Glynda McBride of Burnet; grandchildren, Kory Lilley and Kamrin Lilley of Baytown; special friend and companion, Virginia Kraatz; close friends, Gary and Christa Delz of Kingsland; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The family will hold a memorial service at Sharp Cemetery in Milam County, Texas, near Davilla at Barbara’s gravesite this Saturday, July 18, 2015, at 1 p.m.

Anyone wishing to attend is welcome.

In lieu of the usual remembrances, contributions in Rick's name are encouraged to Hospice Austin 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite 100 Austin, or www.hospiceaustin.org/get-involved-2/donate/.

To view the online obituary or to post a tribute for the family go to www.centraltexascremation.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Affordable Burial & Cremation Service of Austin.