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Rod McDonald Obituary
Growing up in Sarasota, Florida, "Rod" enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1948 and served in the Korean War with the 1st Marine Division. Upon his discharge from the service, Rod enrolled at the University of Florida where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology.
Rod married Mary Goodbred in 1955 and together they raised four daughters. He worked for Motorola Communications for 25 years until his retirement in 1988. Aside from church service as a deacon, Rod also published their newsletter for 15 years.
Rod is survived by his wife, Mary and daughters Sandy Dyer, Kelly Hiatt, Julie Rittenhouse, and Kathleen Smith. His legacy also includes 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Visitation is planned for Monday, May 24, 2010 from 5-7 pm at Providence Presbyterian Church with a memorial service to follow Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 11a.m. Services will be arranged by Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Providence Presbyterian Church in Clinton.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Dominique Ramsey, Social Worker, Sta-home Health and Hospice
May 28, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Connell & Margo Gathers
May 26, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John Hamby
May 23, 2010
Rod,
You were many different things to many different people: Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Friend, Warrior, Veteran, the list will go on into eternity with you. You've finished the race that the Apostle Paul tells us about in the New Testament.
You have touched many lifes and left us all better people. While you have left your clay body, you join our Father in heaven, yet you will live within us with the special memories: your quick smile, your quick sense of humor, your humble nature.
Your influence on my sons is impossible to paint with words. Both followed your examples as enlisted men in the United States Marine Corps and the Mississippi Air National Guard.
I will always remember your willingness to be the main chef over the Marine bacon (Spam) served at each Man's Breakfast at Providence Presbyterian Church, Clinton, Ms.
We were coming this Memorial Holiday to Clinton with the hope and desire to talk with you. That talk will have to wait until we see you in heaven.
From one veteran to another thank you for your service and love of country, family, and God.
Semper Fi, good friend, John Hamby
May 23, 2010
John and I are so sorry for your loss. However, we know that Rod is with Jesus, probably producing a heavenly newsletter.
Love and blessings,
Mary Hamby
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