Morris Lee McBride, Sr.'s Obituary
Morris Lee McBride, Sr. was born October 10, 1971 to Gloria McBride-Williams and Kenneth Anderson. Morris was raised by his loving parents, Clifton Williams and Gloria- McBride Williams, who delighted in his outgoing and affectionate nature. From a very early age, Morris was known for his comedic antics.
Morris was an exceptionally gifted artist. He excelled at art as well as poetry. During his teen years he entered, and won, many talent showcases. Letters and correspondences from Morris often included creative sketches or clever lyrical verses.
Morris graduated from Finney High School. Professionally, Morris excelled in customer service related positions. His charismatic personality instantly put people at ease. During his employment at the Professional Plaza Medical Clinic, he was so well liked that the patients affectionately nicknamed him “Doctor McBride”. Morris was also passionate about landscaping. Prior to his health beginning to fail, Morris began offering landscaping services throughout the Metropolitan Detroit area. His gift for landscaping was a natural extension of the artistic “green thumb” he had inherited from his mother.
Family was everything to Morris. He and the love of his life, Racheal, were especially fond of gatherings, outing and activities that included family and friends. Together they battled the health issues that had plagued him in recent years. On May 4, 2018 at 4:26 p.m. Morris’ earthly journey ended.
Morris Lee McBride, Sr. was preceded in death by his father Kenneth Anderson, grandparents Elroy and Georgia Mae Anderson, grandmother Ora Lee Williams, mother Gloria McBride-Williams and son Morris Lee McBride, Jr. (Boogie). He is survived, missed and dearly loved by: his father Clifton Williams; his fiancee Rachael DeBruler; his children Devin Hamlin, Joshua Torrey-McBride, Maliyah McBride; Arianna DeBruler, Ashtan Puhr, Janae Page; grandchildren, Annaira DeBruler, Azyrah Byrd, Karter Hamlin, Noella Hampton; his siblings Andrea McBride-Mosley (Shawn), Ava R. Williams, Natalie Williams-Army (Marcus); nephews and nieces Andre Ford II, Shawn McBride (Mook), Kayla Williams; Nathan Army; great nephew Andre Ford III, and a multitude of cherished aunts, uncles, cousins and many very special friends.
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