Ronald Roy "Ron" McDonald

1945 - 2013

Ronald Roy "Ron" McDonald obituary, 1945-2013, Cotter, AR

BORN

1945

DIED

2013

Ronald McDonald Obituary

Ronald Roy McDonald, 68

A Celebration of Life for Ronald "Ron" Roy McDonald of Cotter, Arkansas, will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 25, 2013, at East Side Baptist Church, with Darrell DeBoard, Associate Pastor, officiating. A gathering of friends and family will be from 1:00 PM until time of service, at the church.

Ron passed away October 20, 2013, in Cotter, Arkansas, at the age of 68. He was born May 10, 1945, in Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of Roy and Guindolyn Wood McDonald. He served as President and Vice-Chairman of Republic Parking Systems. Ron retired to Cotter from Chattanooga, TN in 2008. He attended East Side Baptist Church. He enjoyed golf, hunting, shooting, and spending time with friends. His greatest joy was his family, especially his grandchildren on whom he doted.

Ron is survived by his wife of 32 years, Judy Ray McDonald of Cotter, AR; two daughters, Karen (Cliff) Vaughn of Murfreesboro, TN, and Kristy (Bennett) Grimm of Atlanta, GA; three sons, Kevin (Julie) McDonald of Craig, AK, Tom (Galena) Morrow of Bentonville, AR, and Mark Morrow of Benton, AR; nine grandchildren, Kylie, Cassidy, Georgia, Fiona, Ryan, Scott, Ashlyn, Natalie, and Kristen; sister, Bobbie (Doyle) Bennett of Dewitt, AR, and brother, John (Sara) McDonald of Hot Springs, AR.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be made to East Side Baptist Church Children's Fund, 718 E. 9th St., Mountain Home, AR 72653, or Tennessee Wildlife Federation, 300 Orlando Ave., Nashville, TN 37209.

Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

Published by Baxter Bulletin from Oct. 23 to Oct. 25, 2013.
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Please except my condolences. I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Lean on Him for support through prayer and reading his word the Bible daily.

V

October 24, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Don Halferty

October 24, 2013

Our sincere condolences to all the family and friends. Ronald was always nice to me whenever we met, and will be missed by all. May God Bless you all with peace and faith during your time of need.

Doug Swann

October 24, 2013

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