Date of Death: October 17, 2025
Service Details
His family will receive friends Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Riverside Church, 207 E. Michigan Ave., Three Rivers. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the church with Pastor Paul Booko officiating.
A celebration of his life will be held date pending on his property summer of 2026; where many have been encouraged to come; and party around the fire pit listening to music, just like he would have wanted.
A video of services today is available here
Obituary Notice
In loving memory of John Wayne McBride
Jonathan Wayne McBride, 45, of Constantine, MI, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025 at University of Michigan Hospital.
He was born January 30th, 1980 in Kalamazoo to Jim Tennant and Sandra McBride. Father Figures include Gene McBride (who taught him his trade) and Richard Larrance.
He graduated from Constantine High School with the Class of 1999. He worked in his trade of Drywall during this time.
He met his wife Ashley Jean Sapen in Elkhart in 2004 and started dating in September 2005. They married on September 10, 2011. John is a loving father to two beautiful children, Lorraine Kay (19) and Jones Douglas (10). Together they have lived a beautiful life.
John found his joy in playing the guitar, singing karaoke, having friends and family over, being on the St. Joe River, and spending quality time with his family. Their home has been filled with more love in 20 years than most experience in a lifetime.
Remaining to cherish John’s memory are his loving wife, Ashley; their two children, Lorraine and Jones; mother, Sandra. Siblings from his mother’s side, brothers Jason (Shelly), Joe (Heather), James (Christine), and sister Monica. Siblings from his father’s side, brothers Jim (Trisha) and Joe (Michelle) Tennant. From his wife’s side, father-in-law Richard Sapen, brother-in-law Nate Sapen, sister-in-law Amanda (Curtis) Hickman. Nieces and nephews totaling 26.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jim Tennant; father figure, Gene McBride; sister, Michelle Hughes; and Mother-In-Law, Laura Sapen.
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John mcbride, he was a good friend from school its hard to believe that much time has past since we were just having fun being teenagers. I just watched the funeral service memorial. It brought a tear to my eye and faint in the air. A memory of young at heart. ( Pals )
To the family,
I am so sorry. My heart is with you as you grieve. What a wonderful young man, who was loved by so many. May God grant you peace. Sincerely, Annette
John was the one of the first people I meet when I moved to the small town of Constantine. Immediately he made me feel welcome with his infectious smile and genuine nature. From sitting in his mail van on his parents drive and talking about all the adventures we would take in it. Over the time we grew apart myself going down the not so straight and narrow path but John was never one to let that hold him back no matter whom he was with or what he was doing he’d make time to have a little catch up. He walked his own path and I always respected and admired that about him. He was one of the good ones and although I haven’t spoken to him in over 25yrs I’d often think of him and it always brings a smile to my face. My condolences to his family and friends 🙏🏻. Fly high Mcbride fly high my friend.
Johnny was truly a one on a million guy. I liked him from the minute I met him, and i loved him not long after. Thank you for you love for our family. You were never extended family. You were family. You and Ashley brought us Laney and Jones. Those 3 will be your lasting legacy. I love you buddy. I enjoyed every single minute hanging out with you. I will miss you with everything I have. I have cried many times over the last few days. But I know you are in Christ’s arms. I know you will be an angel to all that loved you.
So many beautiful childhood memories with “Uncle John Wayne” for Jared, Allison, and I. Running and playing endlessly at the apartment hallways, playing Nintendo for hours, riding bikes, caring for him as little nurses in his full body cast, and our MTV karaoke. We were so good! 🤣
Knowing your memory will live on through your beautiful wife and children.
Hugs and prayers to the McBride family.
Sending my deepest condolences to the family. You were a good man, and I always enjoyed your company. The world lost a good man the day God called you home, my friend.
John filled every room with his infectious smile (even if he was trying to look mad or mean his smile would show up quickly)
and laughter. Living with John, and later having him open his home to me, gave me the gift of truly knowing his beautiful soul. He was the kind of friend who made every moment brighter, whose joy and warmth were impossible to forget.
John’s love for his family was his greatest legacy. He found his soulmate Ashley and together they built a home filled with love, laughter, and two extraordinary kids. To his daughter Laney and son Jones: your dad was so proud of you both, and his love for you shone in everything he did. He was a hero, not just to me, but to everyone lucky enough to know him.
I’m forever grateful for the memories we shared and the privilege of knowing John and his beautiful family. His light will live on in all of us, especially in the hearts of his children. Rest in peace, my friend—you’ll always be a legend.
Our condolences to Ashley and the kids, and the McBride family. Our heart breaks for your loss. Knowing where he is eases the pain, knowing he is in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I pray for you all in this time of grieving. RIP Jonathan you were one heck of a good guy.
Ashley words can’t describe how this is not right but I keep praying for you and the kids always thinking of you keep smiling because that makes the sun shine Love you
You are more than a brother in law – you are my brother! You are so dearly missed! I know you know Ashley and the kids will always be surrounded in love and support by those you cared for on this side of heaven. Until we get to see each other again! I love you John.
I never had the honor of meeting your beautiful husband and father. But I do believe one day we will meet. I love you all so much and my heart is with you always.
Aunt Connie
So sorry for the family so shocked when I heard the news you’ll be in my prayers I know this sounds like a cliché, but he was a damn good guy. Rest in peace, young man. I know you’ll be singing in heaven.