Morris Lee McBride, Jr.'s Obituary
Morris Lee McBride, Jr. was born June 10, 1999 to Morris Mcbride, Sr. and Angela Coppernoll. His proud parents immediately nicknamed him “Boogie” because of his joyful spirit, easy going nature and quick smile. Boogie had a wonderful sense of humor and the thing only bigger than his contagious laugh, was his incredibly huge heart.
Boogie loved, and excelled at, sports. His athletic talent resulted in him playing football at Parkside Middle School. Boogie also loved the outdoors and delighted in spending time with his grandparents while participating in nature based activities, such as fishing. Most importantly, however, Boogie loved his family. He would do anything for them and loved them with a rare and tireless dedication.
Boogie briefly attended Jackson High School and was actively pursuing his GED. He had recently obtained his driver’s license. Boogie planned to open his own automotive shop providing not only auto repair services, but custom and specialty cars as well.
Unfortunately Boogie’s young life was ended on July 19, 2017.
Morris Lee McBride, Jr. was preceded in death by his grandmother; Gloria McBride-Williams, grandfather; Ronny Coppernoll and an uncle; Rickie Lee Coppernoll.
He is survived, missed and dearly loved by his parents; Morris McBride (Rachael DeBruler), Sr. and Angela Coppernoll, his grandparents; Clifton Williams and Brenda (Howard) Flint; his aunts and uncles; Andrea (Shawn) McBride-Mosley, Ava R. Williams, Natalie Williams, Brent Coppernoll, Melody Dungy, and Kyla Coppernoll, siblings; Dozanique Franklin, Devin Hamlin, Joshua Torrey, Maliyah McBride, Ta’Ray Suddeth, Charkita Suddeth, Ki’Jzana Suddeth, Azaria Suddeth, and Kaden Suddeth, step-sisters; Arianna Debruler and Janet Page, nephews and nieces; Sa’Nye Smith, Noella Hampton, and Karter Hamlin, step-nieces and step-nephews; Annaira Debruler, Ashtan Puhr, and Azyrah Byrd, and a multitude of cherished great aunts and uncles, cousins and many very special friends.
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