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William McDonald Obituary
Bartlett, TN
William Edward "Eddie" McDonald, 18, of Bartlett, was murdered on December 11, 2016 in Memphis, TN. Eddie was a student at Southwest Community College, a graduate of St. Ann Bartlett and CBHS. He loved and was active in many sports; a member of Church of the Nativity; an involved member of Bartlett Recreation Center; an avid community volunteer; and was looking forward to pursuing a career in law enforcement. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Kim McDonald. Is survived by his parents, Chris and Dena McDonald; two brothers, Michael and John McDonald and John's fiancée, Madison Roberts; grandparents, Gil and Sara Kohn and Lynn and Theresa McDonald; his aunts and uncles; J.J. McDonald, Ben and Bridget Kohn and cousins Ben and Sam LaBarbera and Sara Danielle Kohn; also numerous family and friends. Visitation will be Thursday, December 15th, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. with Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral mass will be Friday, December 16th, at 11:00 a.m. all at Church of the Nativity with graveside services to follow at Calvary Cemetery.
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Madison Ingram
February 4, 2017
Madison here I miss you Eddie you were my best friend for life I couldn't wait to see you at the wedding I love you love maddi
William O. Branch
December 22, 2016
What a tragic loss. So sorry,
Bill Branch CBHS class of 1953
Lt. John T. Dwyer (Ret. MPD
December 17, 2016
A real police officer is expected to put his/her life on the line at any moment. Without hesitation or delay. A real police officer is expected to play by the rules and to live a certain way. To be honest, to be a sportsman, to play fair and mainly to encourage others, by example.
I am told this young man put himself in the line of fire instinctively, to save another person. This is what a real policeman is all about. I have also heard, and read, that no greater love hath no man than he who would lay his life down for another.
I served with the Memphis Police Department for over 21 years. I met many who were like this young man.
To call another officer a "partner," means you have complete trust in the man or woman you serve your tour with in the field. They are your back up in times of trouble. They are the ones with a friendly joke or project to work on. They are the ones who lend a nonjudgmental ear to, the ones who lend a shoulder to weep on. They are the ones who will comfort your family when things go terribly wrong. Next to any other human being on this planet...they ( your "partner") mean the most.
The by words of the Memphis Police Department are Knowledge, Courage, and Integrity. I firmly believe "Eddie" had these.
And yes, I firmly believe I would have been proud to simply call him....Partner.
Pam Walton
December 16, 2016
It is not hard to see how many lives that you touched in your short, young life, Eddie. All you had to do was peer down into the standing room only packed church today to see all who were there to say their good-bys. You were a bright, shining star and the world is much dimmer without you in it. No one who knew you left you without memories to hold close to their hearts. I know out of you and your two brothers, I have the most funny memories of you. Dancing, ad-libbing in puppets, harassing the girls as only a goofy brother would do. Too many to share here. Of course, Michael, falling asleep each week in CYO will always be up there with the top memories of the McDonald brothers. Fly high, sweet angel. Make everyone in Heaven smile.
Mark and Gayle James
December 15, 2016
We love you Chris, Dena, Michael, John, Uncle Lynn, Aunt Theresa, and JJ. We are so sorry about the taking of Eddie's life. How much joy he gave to the world we had never known. How he will be missed! With sympathy for you, Mark and Gayle
Melissa Touvell
December 14, 2016
You will be missed so much. God gained a very special angel
Bartlett Funeral Home
December 14, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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