Francis was a member of the following:  Loyola University Alumni Association Class of 1960. Loyola High School Alumni Class of 1952. Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree, Assembly Blessed Sacrament #3025. Men's Club and Choir, Blessed Sacrament. Charter Member Saint Faustina K of C Council #14217. Marine Corps League Life Member. American Legion Life Member. Reserve Officers Association Life Member. American Volkssport Association Life Member. Loyal Order of Moose Member. He served in the United States Marine Corps, United States Army and United States Air Force and retired as an O-3 Captain with 26 years service. In addition he served in the Civil Service and retired as an GS-12 with 20 years of service. He was also a published author and showman who received honors for his work in theater both in Europe and the US.

Francis was predeceased by his parents Francis and Helen McBride as well as his sons Jim McBride and John McBride. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara L McBride ( Bee ), Daughters Michelle Melton and Mary Rose Riggleman, Sons Tim McBride and Tom McBride, Step-daughter Sheila Burkholder and Step-sons Randall Peters, Ronald Peters and Edward Peters.

A Mass of Celebration will be held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Time and date to be determined. His Ashes will be interned at the National Cemetery in Bushnell Florida. Time and date to be determined.