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Thomas William "Billy" McDonald

1938 - 2021

Thomas William "Billy" McDonald obituary, 1938-2021, Henrico, VA

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1938

DIED

2021

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Thomas McDonald Obituary

MCDONALD, Thomas William "Billy", 82, of Henrico, died January 28, 2021. Billy was born on August 4, 1938. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas E. McDonald and Daisy E. Poindexter McDonald; and one brother, Harry E. McDonald. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Wade McDonald; three sons, Gene McDonald, Thomas Byron McDonald and Anthony Wayne McDonald; two grandchildren, Trinity L. McDonald and Haven L. Bradley; one brother, Gene C. McDonald (Helen); and one sister-in-law, Sally McDonald. Billy worked for Sydnor Hydrodynamics until his retirement 17 years ago. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231, where a service will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow in Signal Hill Memorial Park, 12360 Hanover Courthouse Rd., Hanover, Va. 23069. Online condolences may be left at www.nelsenrichmond.com.

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jan. 31, 2021.

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susie poindexter Donovan

February 4, 2021

So sorry about the loss of Billy MY First Cousin it very difficult time for all his love one may the memories of of Billy be comfort to you my memories will all be wit h me just to many to share he and his brothers was all at my mama and Dad mama Precious memories God Bless

charles wayne poindexter

January 31, 2021

So sorry to hear of Billys passing. Billy and I were first cousins and I looked up to him as a big brother. As a youngster Billy took to me the movies and even let me ride with him on the tractor. Thinking of his family at this difficult time. Billy was a very hard worker.

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