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Kevin McDonald Obituary
Kevin was born in Birmingham, Ala., on Dec. 24, 1970. He attended the University of North Alabama and received his bachelor's degree from the University of West Florida. He was an account executive with Cumulas Broadcasting. His hobbies included golf, fishing, spending time at the beach with friends, baseball and college football.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Charles "Big Daddy" McDonald; and grandmothers, Lucille Wooten and Sara McDonald.
Survivors include his mother, Mary Margaret Fancher; father, Robert Byron McDonald; stepmother, Linda McDonald; brother, Keith Britton McDonald and sister-in-law, Betsy Parker McDonald; nephews, Parker Britton McDonald and William Bradford McDonald; grandfather and grandmother, Carl and Mariam Wooten; his love of 2½ years, Adelene Logan Taylor, Amanda Logan Clayton and William Bryce Clayton; also many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and his best friend, Saxon.
Memorial services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Island Cross at Pensacola Beach and 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at Calera Baptist Church in Birmingham.
Our beloved son, brother, friend and love will be greatly missed by us all. He had the biggest heart and was loved by everyone. His soul is at rest and in peace with his Savior Jesus Christ.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Horizons of Okaloosa County, 123 Truxton Ave., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547. Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel in Pensacola is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Kevin McDonald
Sherri and the Bs
September 12, 2009
There are no words to express my feeling of loss. I have loved Kevin all his life and I will miss his booming laugh and big hugs. My only consolation is the assurance that I will be with him and the rest of our family in heaven one day and get to have him show me around. I can picture Kevin sitting with our Christ entertaining Him with card tricks just like he would do for all of us. I miss you,Kev.
Hal Crowson
September 11, 2009
To all the family and friends Kevin touched. It is still so hard to think that Kevin is not with us in person, but I feel his spirit with me everyday. I am so proud to have had him in my life and feel that knowing him has been a blessing. We may never know when we will leave this earth but one thing can be guaranteed through accepting Christ as our Savior we will have eternal peace with God in heaven.
Kevin and I lived together, laughed together and cried together. Each memory is a precious gift for me to cherish. I miss him terribly but am glad he is in no more pain and can finally rest.
Love ya Man.
Tricia Andreozzi
September 9, 2009
It's hard to grasp..... I remember so many times when I was small, wishing I was a boy so Keith and Kevin would play with me like they did with Josh and Joey. They didn't realize that I was just as tough as my brothers.
I looked up to Kevin. He had a magnetic personality. His kind heart and warm smile will be missed by everyone that got a chance to know him.
I miss you, Kevin. I'll see you again someday.
Josh, Jamie, Madison & Gabe
September 9, 2009
He was one of my heroes...Kevin will be missed by us all. As Keith said, we get to write his next chapter. Hal, Ted, thank you for your words of encouragement and the stories of his life. Remember, any cousin of Kevin's is a cousin of mine...
Aunt Mary, Keith, Addie and family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you very much.
Joey Nelson
September 8, 2009
Kevin was always a help now/ask questions later kind of guy and the go to guy for any prank or humor you could imagine . I, just as everyone else that ever came in contact with him, will miss him and look forward to the day we meet again!!!!
Julie Adkins Sites
September 8, 2009
My siblings and I were always excited when we knew our cousin Kevin was coming- because something funny was sure to happen.
Kevin brought so much laughter and smiles to our family. We are all thankful for the time he was with us, and will miss him forever.
Crystal Adkins
September 7, 2009
Kevin was an amazing man. He was always "right there" whan anyone needed help. During and after the hurricane, he was such a blessing to Hal and Aunt Mary Margaret. His kind spirit shined in everything he did. His smile lit up a room when he was there. His laughter boomed out and infected all with joy. He loved all his family.... and we all will love him forever. God has him at His side now and we will see him again when it is our turn to go to heaven. We miss him every day... God bless Aunt Mary and help her through this terrible time. May He keep her in His tender watchcare always.
September 2, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He was a very nice guy who took care of our advertising, I only spoke with him briefly a couple of times but he always had a smile on his face. He will be missed!
Tasha, Nick & Keely Harvey
Judy Barncastle- Dodd
September 1, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
David Smith
August 28, 2009
I know all the former Cumulus staffers, from around the country, join me in sending our condolences on the passing of such a special relative, friend, and co-worker, Kevin Byron McDonald.
We send our thoughts and prayers to you all.
Kim Wideman McClendon
August 28, 2009
To Kevin's family, I am so sorry for your loss. I was a classmate of Keith & Kevin's at Calera & have fond memories of them both. My prayers are with you.
Cindie Wyatt Martin
August 19, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss Keith, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, trust in the Lord and he will help lead you through these trying times...
Anne Brown
August 19, 2009
Mary and Keith,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My memories of Kevin are with Keith and Lynette at the Briarfield Ironworks Park pool, summer of 1986. Lots of fun and silliness.
Anne Peyton Brown
teresa&tina sellers
August 16, 2009
we love you mary margaret sorry for your lost of your son
August 15, 2009
Dear Aunt Mary--I am praying for you and love you forever. Our memories of Kevin will console us until we see him again in Heaven. Crys
Darrin D. Rose
August 14, 2009
To all who loved Kevin,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Kevin and I were good friends from working together years ago at the "Back Porch" and that friendship continued for years after. Although we hadn't spoken in a while; we could always call each other and pick up right where we left off. He was always upbeat and fun to be around and will surely be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
David Harris
August 14, 2009
Kevin taught me to drive the work truck for Tom Davis(Midtown Interior Constr.) He also played on my flag football team, and yes we were the CHAMPS. Your family is in our prayers
Carol Moreland Blake Higgins
August 13, 2009
May God's peace surround you and know that with Him all things are possible.
tracy pilgreen schmidt
August 13, 2009
McDonald Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember Keith and Kevin from school and some of the tricks they played on teachers and other students. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Leigh Barnett
August 13, 2009
Dear Family
You'll are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you the strength to get through each and everyday. My husband and I went to school with Keith and Kevin at Calera. David (Hitman) played football with them and I was Leigh Pilgreen (Jeff's daughter). David is a pastor in Pontotoc Mississippi now. Just know that our church Shady Grove Baptist Church is praying for your family also.
Yours in Christ
Bro. David, Leigh, Josh & Isabella Barnett
vicky sanders
August 13, 2009
Mary Margaret and Byron, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. A new star in heaven.
Vicky Sanders
David Hoppenjan
August 13, 2009
My prayers and thoughts are with the entire family. May God show you his love and comfort through these days.
Jared Wagner
August 13, 2009
I will allways remember having the coolest cousin I could always look up to. For making me brave on my first bungee jump, to making my friends think you were a guy streight from a GQ magazine. I know that your in God's arms now. I will allways be proud of you Kevin. jared wagner
August 13, 2009
May God hold you close and lovengly as you have always shown others.I will always remember that smile.................................
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