Leslie Warren McBride, 56, of Whitesboro, Texas passed away February 19, 2026 at his home in Whitesboro, Texas surrounded by loved ones. He was born on May 12, 1969 in Gainesville, Texas to Robert and Donna (Williams) McBride.

Leslie went to Gainesville High School and shortly after began his career in the oilfield at only 17 years old where he worked as an oilfield consultant until the day he passed away. During this time, he met the love of his life, Katrena Machille King and they were married on August 5, 1993. Leslie loved spending time with his family and was a hard worker. He was also an outdoorsman and he loved to spend his time hunting and fishing. Leslie was deeply loved and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. 

Leslie is survived by his wife Katrena (King) McBride, his daughter Brandi McBride, his son Kevin McBride and wife Chely, 9 grandchildren, his mother Donna Swietnicki, his brothers Marcus McBride and Calvin McBride, his in-laws Gary and Karen King and numerous other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Robert McBride. 

The family received friends at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home of Gainesville, Texas on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM with Funeral services following at 2:00 PM with Mr. Gary King officiating. Mr. McBride was laid to rest at Oakwood Cemetery in Whitesboro, Texas. 

Thank you for your support during this difficult time.

You may sign the online register at www.geojcarroll.com