Obituary of D'Andre' Melvin McBride
D’Andre Melvin McBride 48 years old born April 2, 1968 to August 1, 2017. The oldest of five children D’Andre was an honor graduate of the 1987 class of Oakcrest High school in Mays Landing New Jersey. He excelled in ninth grade studies and was promoted directly to 11th grade. He earned a scholarship and attended the University of Maryland Eastern shore.
D’Andre is highly regarded by his friends, schoolmates and beloved teachers.
Protective and loving grandson of Lucy Mae McBride, the late Captain James Elwood McBride. Norman Franklin Jones and the late Dorothy Jones. Mighty son to his parents retired police detective Norman Jones and Dr. Jacqueline McBride Jones and Aunt Linda McBride. Covering brother to his sisters Pheon McBride Young, Radiah Walden, Coyuca Jones and Matoya Jones. Cherished by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
D’Andre loved his work in fashion, beauty, retail and sales where he crafted his career while living in NYC and Washington DC. He enjoyed a good party and celebrating out on the town with his friends. He later relocated to Washington DC living with roommates and his beloved sister Coyuca. Also returning home to live with his parents here in New Jersey.
D’Andre shared his excitement for life! He purchased items and home furnishings constantly because he loved to shop. D’Andre shared what he had and didn't mind giving to others.
Throughout the tough times D’Andre overcame and won through his fighting tenacity, always smiling, always pushing through. The one thing closest to his heart was home. Always present and taking care of family. Family is what he lived for. D’Andre would stay on the phone for hours just listening to his family. Just listening….
After a short illness D’Andre accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and transitioned over on August 1, 2017 in Orlando Florida with fire and strength with his parents, Aunt Linda, and cousin William Johnson.
He helped all he came to know and love. D’Andre never frowned and never wanted you to frown saying "OH NO, don't you cry, chin up".
