Jasper McDonald Sr.

OBITUARY
"I have fought a good fought, I have finished my course; I have kept
the faith:" II Timothy 4:7
Brother Jasper McDonald, Sr., a native of McIntosh, Alabama, and a resident of St. Stephens, Alabama, was born on May 13, 1950, to theLate Jessie McDonald, Sr. and Sister Sarah Ann Adams McDonald. He was 73.
Death sealed Jasper's lips on Friday, February 2, 2024, at his home inSt. Stephens, Alabama.
At an early age, Jasper joined St. Union Baptist Church in McIntosh, Alabama. Later, he joined the St. Union Baptist Male Chorus.
Brother McDonald, a 1968 graduate of McIntosh High School, was a member and star athlete on the 1968 McIntosh High School Championship Team. He continued his educational journey at Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, Alabama, on a four-year football scholarship.
While working at Olin Chemical Corporation, McIntosh, Alabama, he operated Mac's Tire Shop in Leroy, Alabama, at the same time. He retired from Olin after 35 years as a supervisor. Later, he opened and operated J. McDonald Trucking Company with over eight transporters, and he was the proud owner of McDonald's Cattle and Hay Farm in St. Stephens, Alabama. He followed in the footsteps of his ancestors, and he recognized the importance of fostering better urban-rural relations.
He became an advocate for understanding the challenges that farmers face and their contributions and achievements. He aimed to generate a greater interest in the lives of farmers and ranchers in Alabama. His dedication to this cause likely stemmed from his deep-rooted connection to his family's agricultural background. He saw the hard work and dedication that farmers undergo and believed that it was essential for others to understand and appreciate. To describe Jasper as "a work horse," is truly an understatement. He was dependable and dedicated to both his family and work, and he had a strong commitment to pursuing his dreams and achieving success in all areas of his life. He was full of life with various accomplishments, experiences, and passions.
In his early years, his dancing skills, social status, and radiant smile were indicators of his jovial personality. His passion for outdoor activities and hobbies included He was preceded in death by his father-Jessie McDonald, Sr.; his mother-Sarah Ann Adams McDonald; and his siblings-Hiram McDonald, Clarence McDonald, Jessie M. May, Clamor Glen Jackson, Alma McGraw, and Curtis McDonald.
Jasper is survived by his loving and devoted family; his devoted wife-Linda Walters McDonald of St. Stephens, Alabama; four sons-Jasper (Tywanda) McDonald, Jr. of McIntosh, Alabama, Stephen (Emily) McDonald of Jackson, Alabama, Craig (Grace) Moses of McComb,
Mississippi, and Christopher (Youlanda) Moses of Columbus, Mississippi; three daughters-Cindy (Stanley) Peters of Ellisville, Mississippi, Mesha Ynetta McDonald of Mobile, Alabama, and Lolitha Williams of Malcolm, Alabama; four brothers-Jessie (Rachel) McDonald, Jr. of McIntosh,
Alabama, Earl "Johnny" (Dollie) McDonald of McIntosh, Alabama, David (Gwendolyn) Davis of Jackson, Alabama, and Marshall (Marva) Davis, Sr. of McIntosh, Alabama; six sisters-Rosetta Dotson of Saraland, Alabama, Annie Scandrick of Leroy, Alabama, Earnestine Jackson of
Mobile, Alabama, Annette Russell of McIntosh, Alabama, Sarah (Richard) Boykin of Jackson, Alabama, and Marilyn (Michael) Jackson of Birmingham, Alabama; a goddaughter-Adriauna Boykin; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a devoted family member-Mother Dellie Mae Sullivan; four special friends-Strauder Marks, Frelix Simmons, Alton Cole, and T. I. Douglas; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.