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1940
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2023
Donald McKay Obituary
February 15, 1940 December 20, 2023
Bakersfield Burial Service will be held on January 19, 2024, at 9:15 AM at the Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 E Bear Mountain Blvd.
Memorial Service will follow on January 19, 2024, at 11 AM at Valley Baptist Church, 4800 Fruitvale Drive.
Reception immediately following.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald McKay
6 Entries
Rick Newby
March 18, 2024
Don, God Bless brother ! I'll never forget the first time I saw you & AJ at Sprockets ! Two giants! Thanks for being my friend !
Sheri Plott
March 14, 2024
It was a pleasure knowing Don in the years my dad, Lonnie Plott ,worked for him. He made my dad and I both laugh. He was the best boss my dad ever had. Thankyou Don for being such a good friend to me & my dad both. ~Sheri Plott~
dawn calderwood
January 25, 2024
Margie,
So sorry for your loss.
Dawn
Errol G Shaw
January 18, 2024
Sorry we cannot attend the services. Donald was a wonderful friend and client. Our prayers and blessings to Margie and the family. May God keep you close to his heart as you deal with your loss. Errol and Judy
Michael Middleton
January 15, 2024
I too met Don at Sprockets Park when I was 16, 1968 .. I started racing the open class and soon met Don .. He befriended me and made me feel like one of the big boys .. My most sincere condolences to the family .. Godspeed Don
Rick Newby
January 9, 2024
I was 15yrs . I remember seeing Don & A. J. at Sprockets Park. I thought, my God those guys are monsters. We went on to be friends & competitors. God Bless you Don ! You were a good man & friend!
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