Bobby Joe

McBride Jr.

Bobby Joe McBride Jr., 64, of Laurel, MS, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, in Laurel, MS. He was born on July 5, 1962, in Laurel, Mississippi.

Bobby was employed by Masonite Corporation, later known as Owen Corning for 44 years. Besides serving his Lord and Savior, his family was the greatest joy in his life. He was a dedicated member of Ellisville Assembly of God. He was faithful, dependable and a mighty prayer warrior.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Joe McBride Sr.; mother, Willie Faye Arceneaux.

He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Melissa McBride; son, TK Bates (Lacee), and a special daughter, Kara Young; 3 precious grandsons, Jax, Edward Joe ‘EJ’, and Tripp; sisters, Felecia Smith (Ralph), Cindy Herford (Lloyd) and a host of nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.

Visitation will be Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Ellisville First Assembly of God from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral service will follow on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM at same location. Burial will take place at the Ellisville City Cemetery. Bro. Kenny Morris, Bro. Andy Stringfellow, Bro. Joey McRee, and Bro. Marshall Adcock will officiate. Arrangements are under the care of Ellisville Funeral Home in Ellisville, MS.

Pallbearers will be Chris Adcock, Brooks Adcock, Lloyd Herford III, Logan Herford, Jax Bates, and Kevin Hunnell.

Honorary pallbearer will be EJ Bates.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4.7