Rev. James Lee McBride, Jr., “Blue” 71, of Midlothian, departed this life October 16, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, James L. McBride, Sr. and sister, Sandra Bloomfield. Surviving are his wife, Gwendolyn McBride; children, Aspasia Sanders (William) and Jamein McBride; step-daughter, Erica Banks (Mel); grandsons, Zaire and Zion; mother, Martha L. McBride; two brothers, Curtis McBride (Pat) and Ervin McBride (Shirley); aunt, Geraldine McBride; uncle, Kenneth McBride (Karen); other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd, where viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, October 23, 2023. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 24, at Triumphant Baptist Church, 2003 Lamb Ave. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.