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John MacDonald Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 7, 2008.

John Scott (Jack) MacDonald, age 52, of Lilburn, died Monday November 3, 2008. The funeral will be at 11:00 AM Friday November 7, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceville with Dr. Davis Chappell and Allen Whitaker officiating. Interment will follow at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens, Snellville. A native of Needham, Mass., Jack was a Project Coordinator with Western Waterproofing where he considered his co-workers to be part of his family. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceville and was a volunteer for Cure Childhood Cancer for many years. He was preceded in death by his father, Warren MacDonald and his brother, Jay MacDonald. Jack is survived by his daughter, Kristen Hope MacDonald of Athens; mother, Evelyn MacDonald of Suwanee; brother and sister-in-law, Rick and Rena MacDonald of Lafayette, CA; nephew, J.J. MacDonald of Cumming, and companion and best friend of 12 years, Susan Walker of Lilburn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kristen MacDonald College Fund, in care of Rick MacDonald, 709 Wee Donegal, Lafayette, CA, 94549. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel. (770) 564-2726

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Shirley MacKenzie

January 12, 2009

Kristen,
Although we had lost touch for several years, he will be greatly missed and our thoughts and prayers go to you and all those left behind. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you.
Love,
Shirley, Mack and Beth MacKenzie

Lynda and George Streitenberger

November 7, 2008

Susan,
I am so thankful that our lives have crossed paths and I want you to know that you're in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that we will always be here for you.
With love,

Kim & Tommy Gresham

November 6, 2008

To hear of Jack's passing was so shocking. MY thoughts and prayers go out to his daughter I know how much she meant to him. My thoughts and prayers go out to Susan Walker a long time friend.
My husband and I shared many memories with the two of them. We thought a lot of Jack and Susan we shared many dinners and many great times. I know Jack was her soul mate and best friend as well as he was our good friend. My husband thought a lot of Jack and considered him one of his close friends. To say good bye to such a great guy is such a terrible thing we will always remember him and the times we had with him and Susan. He will be missed. With all our love to the family and Susan we will miss him.
Love always Tommy & Kim

Jennifer Caston

November 6, 2008

Kirsten,
I know you and your dad were so close and I cant imagine the pain you are going through. I am lifting you up in prayer that Jesus will heal your heartache and give you some understanding. You are a beautiful young lady and I know your daddy is very proud of you! With love, Jennifer Jones Caston (Formely of Sugarloaf Church) and family

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Kathy Matyac

November 6, 2008

Kristen and family:
We were very sad to hear about your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
The Matyac Family

Kathy Matyac

November 6, 2008

Kristin and family:
We were very sad to hear about your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
The Matyac Family

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