Clair Bell McBride Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Clair Bell McBride of Farmington, Iowa, born in Keokuk, Iowa, who passed away on June 6, 2023 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clair A. McBride and Bertha Belle McBride (Cochenour); his parents-in-law, John and Beulah Townsend; his sister Betty Jean "Jeannie" DeWitt; and his siblings-in-law, Larry Holmes, Ron DeWitt and Glenda Townsend.
He is survived by: his wife Marlene Townsend; his children, Shelia Bell (Christopher) of Farmington and Joe McBride of Farmington; his grandchildren, Rachel Brown (Scott) of Bettendorf and Adam Bell (Sarah) of Muscatine; his great grandchildren, Benjamin and Bindi Brown; his sister Nancie Holmes of Kahoka, Missouri; and his brother-in-law David Townsend of Farmington. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Farmington.
