Matthew J. "Macky" McDonald

Matthew J. McDonald II "Macky" passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 3:15 a.m. He was born January 2nd, 1935 to the late Matthew W. and Dorothy (Haines) McDonald.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years Carol J. (Wilson) McDonald; his children, Roxanna (Jeff) Stevison, Tamela (Gary) Writsel, Matthew W. (Rita) McDonald, Sharma (David) Knisley, Bryan McDonald (Mark Brentlinger) and Robert H. (Claire) McDonald; 13 Grandchildren, Ashley (Brad) Reeves, Jessica (Kyle) Crosby, Marissa (Don) Parsley, Samantha (Nathan) Brush, Matthew A. Cook, Aleah (Gabe) Page, Jamie Stevison, Sandra Knisley, Jonathon (Cortney) Scott, Matthew J. (Hope) McDonald, Jeffery Stevison, Robyn Scott, Macky McDonald and 10 Great Grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by Father and Mother-in-law, Robert H. and Louise E. Wilson as well as a Grandson, Jeremy Bryan Stevison and a Sister, Barbara Nelson.

Macky farmed his whole life and retired from RCI. He was past Pres. of the Board of Review for Boy Scouts, past Fair Board Member, past 4H advisor of 50 yrs. and he was very active in Paint Valley Sports.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to the Paint Valley Youth League c/o Casey McFadden PO Box 566, Bainbridge, Ohio.

A Celebration of Macky's Life will be held 3 pm Saturday, September 15, 2012 at the McDonald House on Falls Road, Bainbridge with Rev. James Grove officiating. The SMITH-MOORE-EBRIGHT Funeral Home of Bainbridge is serving the family.