Robert Ray McDonald Jr., 57, of Laurel passed away on September 26, 2019.
He was an avid coon hunter who loved to cook and eat. He was full of personality and had a great love for his family and friends. He will be remembered for his heart of gold.
He will be missed by a plethora of family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Debbie McDonald; and parents, Robert and Sybil Thatch McDonald.
He is survived by his three daughters, Courtney Phillips, Holly Middleton, and Mandy Williamson all of Laurel; two brothers, Gooey McDonald (Jessica) of Sandersville, and Rickey McDonald of Laurel; one sister, Regina Walters of Hattiesburg; grandsons, Caleb, Jacob, Brice, and Robert Sage; granddaughters, Caitlin and Caroline; adopted brother, Dewayne “Big M” Schlette; special friend, Ella Husband; his own personal physician, Amber West; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Peewee Middleton, Ethan Culpepper, Zachary Culpepper, Dewayne Schlette, Keith Porter, Jake McDonald, Justin Parker, and Jerrel Dobbs. Honorary Pallbearers will be Coty McDonald and Jeremiah Phillips.
Visitation will be Saturday September 28,2019 at Memory Chapel from 9 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Funeral service will follow. Burial will be at Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Donnie Parker will officiate.
To view and sign the online guestbook, go to www.memorychapellaurel.com
