Michael Gavin McDonald

Michael Gavin McDonald

Michael McDonald Obituary

Published by Penland Family Funeral Home Inc on Jan. 10, 2017.
Michael was born on December 3, 1976 and passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017. Michael was a resident of Candler, North Carolina at the time of passing. A visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday January 14 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Penland Family Funeral Home Chapel in Swannanoa.

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