Ralph Griffin Macdonald

Ralph Griffin Macdonald SUMTER - Ralph Griffin Macdonald, Col. USAF (Ret.), age 89, beloved husband of the late Nelie Ann Plowden Macdonald, died on Friday, February 22, 2013 at his residence at Covenant Place. He was born in New Hyde Park, Long Island, NY, a son of the late Charles W. and Claire Purdy Macdonald. He was a member and elder at First Presbyterian Church of Sumter. Surviving are: Three sons; Charles Purdy Macdonald and his wife Linda of Sumter, Douglas Plowden Macdonald and his wife Nancy of Liberty Hill and Florence and Ralph Griffin Macdonald, Jr. and his wife Carol of Clemson; Four grandchildren, CW3 Charles Macdonald, Jr. USA, Kathryn Macdonald Sides and her husband Jason, Bjorn Helgeson and his wife Stacy and Collin Helgeson and his wife Ashley; and one great-grandson Leif Erik Helgeson. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, February 25, 2013 at 2:00pm at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Janie McElwee-Smith officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 24, 2013 from 6-8pm at Covenant Place. Memorials may be made to Covenant Place, 2825 Carter Road, Sumter, SC 29150. You may sign the family's guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.