Robert Jeffrey "Jeff" McDonald

1961 - 2016

Jeff McDonald, 55, of Mint Hill, NC died on Saturday morning October 1st, 2016 in his home. Jeff was born to Robert A. McDonald Jr. and Shirley Hamilton McDonald on June 25, 1961 and he was a lifelong residence of Charlotte, NC. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Shirley McDonald. He is survived by his sister Susan Gail McDonald of Beaufort, SC and brothers Russell Alan McDonald and wife Patty of Charlotte, James Barry McDonald and wife Brenda of Huntersville and two wonderful nieces that he adored, Chelsea Nicole McDonald and Krysta Laine McDonald, and extended family. Jeff was a graduate of Olympic High School in Charlotte in 1981. After high school, he followed his vocation as a Machinist and for the next 34 years developed his craft in becoming an expert manual Machinist. His true passion; however, was Racing Motocross Motorcycles and Dual Sport events with his friends. He was well known in the racing community and well respected by all who competed against him. He participated in many local events such as North Carolina Hare Scrambles, Motocross at East Bend Motorsports, Carolina MX Championships and Fundraiser Rides for Armenia Methodist Church for the past 12 years. He amassed many awards, plaques and trophies during the 25+ years of competitive racing. He will forever be known as "The Rocketman" by his friends and fellow competitors. A service of celebration for the life of Jeff McDonald will be held on Monday October 10, 2016 at 11:00am at Steele Creek Presbyterian Church, 7407 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte, NC. Rev. Dr. Jeff Pinkston will be officiating. The service will be followed by a visitation and light refreshments followed by a graveside service at Forest Lawn West Cemetery, 4601 Freedom Dr., Charlotte, NC. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jeff's Honor may be made to Steele Creek Presbyterian Church in Charlotte or Armenia Methodist Church in Chester, SC. Arrangements are in the care of Hankins and Whittington Funeral Service. To share condolences online please visit www.hankinswhittington.com