Phillip Michael McDonald, Sr., 63, of Francis passed away at his residence on Thursday, March 6, 2014 following an extended illness.
Phillip was born at the Glendale Hospital in Palatka and was a native and lifelong resident of Palatka.
He was a 1969 graduate of the Palatka Senior High School. In 2004 he medically retired from Georgia Pacific Corp. in Palatka after 32 years of service as a wrapper and rewinder operator. He belonged to the International United Steel Workers Local #33 (formerly PACE Local #30) at Georgia Pacific. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, including throwing his net off the Matanzas Bridge. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandson. He attended the Church of God of Prophecy in Palatka.
Preceding him in death were his father, Eugene B. McDonald; his mother, Della Whitaker; a sister, Betty Jean Alford; a brother-in-law, Reggie Alford; and a niece, Regina Alford May.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Nadavah McDonald of Francis; two sons, Michael McDonald of Francis and Eugene McDonald (Selena Wilkinson) of Francis; a daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Ron Allen of Palatka; a brother, Jimmy McDonald of Palatka; a sister and brother-in-law, Nena and Jamie Deel of Interlachen; ten grandchildren; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the Masters Funeral Home in Palatka. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2014 at the funeral home with Pastor Derrell Smith and Pastor Keith Hutcheson officiating. In honor and celebration of Phillip's life a Video Tribute will be shown. Burial will follow in Oak Hill East Cemetery in Palatka.
In honor and celebration of Phillip's life a Video Tribute will be shown.
Masters Funeral Home of Palatka is in charge of the arrangements.
Phillip was born at the Glendale Hospital in Palatka and was a native and lifelong resident of Palatka.
He was a 1969 graduate of the Palatka Senior High School. In 2004 he medically retired from Georgia Pacific Corp. in Palatka after 32 years of service as a wrapper and rewinder operator. He belonged to the International United Steel Workers Local #33 (formerly PACE Local #30) at Georgia Pacific. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, including throwing his net off the Matanzas Bridge. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandson. He attended the Church of God of Prophecy in Palatka.
Preceding him in death were his father, Eugene B. McDonald; his mother, Della Whitaker; a sister, Betty Jean Alford; a brother-in-law, Reggie Alford; and a niece, Regina Alford May.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Nadavah McDonald of Francis; two sons, Michael McDonald of Francis and Eugene McDonald (Selena Wilkinson) of Francis; a daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Ron Allen of Palatka; a brother, Jimmy McDonald of Palatka; a sister and brother-in-law, Nena and Jamie Deel of Interlachen; ten grandchildren; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the Masters Funeral Home in Palatka. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2014 at the funeral home with Pastor Derrell Smith and Pastor Keith Hutcheson officiating. In honor and celebration of Phillip's life a Video Tribute will be shown. Burial will follow in Oak Hill East Cemetery in Palatka.
In honor and celebration of Phillip's life a Video Tribute will be shown.
Masters Funeral Home of Palatka is in charge of the arrangements.
Phillip Michael McDonald, Sr., 63, of Francis passed away at his residence on Thursday, March 6, 2014 following an extended illness.
Phillip was born at the Glendale Hospital in Palatka and was a native and lifelong resident of Palatka.
He was a 1969 graduate of the Palatka Senior High School. In 2004 he medically retired from Georgia Pacific Corp. in Palatka after 32 years of service as a wrapper and rewinder operator. He belonged to the International United Steel Workers Local #33 (formerly PACE Local #30) at Georgia Pacific. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, including throwing his net off the Matanzas Bridge. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandson. He attended the Church of God of Prophecy in Palatka.
Preceding him in death were his father, Eugene B. McDonald; his mother, Della Whitaker; a sister, Betty Jean Alford; a brother-in-law, Reggie Alford; and a niece, Regina Alford May.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Nadavah McDonald of Francis; two sons, Michael McDonald of Francis and Eugene McDonald (Selena Wilkinson) of Francis; a daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Ron Allen of Palatka; a brother, Jimmy McDonald of Palatka; a sister and brother-in-law, Nena and Jamie Deel of Interlachen; ten grandchildren; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the Masters Funeral Home in Palatka. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2014 at the funeral home with Pastor Derrell Smith and Pastor Keith Hutcheson officiating. In honor and celebration of Phillip's life a Video Tribute will be shown. Burial will follow in Oak Hill East Cemetery in Palatka.
In honor and celebration of Phillip's life a Video Tribute will be shown.
Masters Funeral Home of Palatka is in charge of the arrangements.
Phillip was born at the Glendale Hospital in Palatka and was a native and lifelong resident of Palatka.
He was a 1969 graduate of the Palatka Senior High School. In 2004 he medically retired from Georgia Pacific Corp. in Palatka after 32 years of service as a wrapper and rewinder operator. He belonged to the International United Steel Workers Local #33 (formerly PACE Local #30) at Georgia Pacific. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, including throwing his net off the Matanzas Bridge. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandson. He attended the Church of God of Prophecy in Palatka.
Preceding him in death were his father, Eugene B. McDonald; his mother, Della Whitaker; a sister, Betty Jean Alford; a brother-in-law, Reggie Alford; and a niece, Regina Alford May.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Nadavah McDonald of Francis; two sons, Michael McDonald of Francis and Eugene McDonald (Selena Wilkinson) of Francis; a daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Ron Allen of Palatka; a brother, Jimmy McDonald of Palatka; a sister and brother-in-law, Nena and Jamie Deel of Interlachen; ten grandchildren; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the Masters Funeral Home in Palatka. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2014 at the funeral home with Pastor Derrell Smith and Pastor Keith Hutcheson officiating. In honor and celebration of Phillip's life a Video Tribute will be shown. Burial will follow in Oak Hill East Cemetery in Palatka.
In honor and celebration of Phillip's life a Video Tribute will be shown.
Masters Funeral Home of Palatka is in charge of the arrangements.
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