Curtis W. McBride, 72, of Bedford, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Schneck Memorial Hospital in Seymour. Curtis was born March 23, 1952, in Bedford, to John and Joan (Cook) McBride. He married Diana Anderson in Bedford on Sept. 3, 1971, and she survives.

Curtis held a master's degree from Indiana State University in Industrial Technology. He was a farmer, co-founder of Bedford Beekeepers, a board member of North Lawrence Water, past Supervisory Board member of SWCD, a board member of Farm Bureau, past director of the board of Indiana Beekeepers and a member of the Lawrence County Cattlemen's Association. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Christian Church and a teacher at Shawswick School for 33 years. He loved beekeeping, teaching and farming.

Surviving to cherish Curtis' memory is his wife, Diana; son, Todd (Kaylee DeCosta) McBride; brother, John E. (Nina) McBride; and grandchildren, John H. (Alli) McBride and Tatom McBride.

Curtis was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Curtis will be held Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 1:00p.m. at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford, with Pastor Jimmy Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Christian Cemetery, Bedford. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 19, 2024, from 3:00p.m.-7:00p.m. and Thursday from 12:00pm to the time of the service, also at Ferguson-Lee Chapel.

Donations in memory of Curtis may be made to the Mt. Pleasant Christian Cemetery Association.

Memories and condolences may be shared and flowers ordered at www.FergusonLee.com