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Robert Clayton "Sneak" McDonald

Robert McDonald Obituary

WRENS, Ga. - Mr. Robert Clayton "Sneak" McDonald, 92, entered into rest Friday evening, August 14, 2009 at his residence. Graveside services will be held at Ways Baptist Church Cemetery on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 3:00PM with Dr. James M. Ford officiating. Sneak was a native and lifelong resident of Jefferson County, a US Army Air Force veteran of World War II, and a retiree of Southern Railroad. He was a member of Wrens Baptist Church and, for over 60 years, a member of the American Legion Post 229. Sneak had a great love for God, his family, friends, community, and his country. He will be greatly missed. Mr. McDonald was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Inez Jordan McDonald, and his parents, John S. and Minnie Rabun McDonald. Survivors include his two sons, Robert J. "Jimmy" McDonald, McDonough GA, and Richard R. McDonald, Augusta GA; two sisters, Dorothy "Dot" Dye and Marjorie Englett; and two grandchildren, Steven McDonald and Trish McDonald. Honorary pallbearers will be members of American Legion Post 229. The family wishes to express their gratitude and thanks to Helen Akridge for her compassion and devotion to "Mr. Mac". The family also request memorial donations be made to American Legion Post 229, c/o C. White Kitchens, 202 Williams St., Wrens, GA 30833. James Funeral Home-Wrens, GA. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Aug. 16, 2009.

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August 18, 2009

Jimmy and Richard,
We would like to extend our sympathy to both of you and your families. We did not know until today (Tuesday) that Sneak died. I am so sorry that we did not get to see you.
Bob and Gayle Swan, Wrens

August 16, 2009

We are praying for you in your loss and know God will be with you to give you strength and peace as only He can do.

Mickey and Melanie Kirkland

Greg Phillips

August 16, 2009

I remember the many days spent with Sneak playing Golf at Four Seasons and sometimes watching Georgia Football. He was loved by many in Wrens and will be missed by all.

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