Celebrating the life of
William L. McDonald
July 19, 1929 - March 20, 2007
William L. McDonald
Savannah, GA- William L. McDonald, 77, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 20, 2007. He grew up on Prince Edward Island and Montreal, Canada. At 21, he joined the US Air Force and served 20 years in various US Bases, serving in the Korean and Vietnam wars. He retired in 1970 and moved his family to Savannah. He then joined C&S Bank Bank of America and retired from his banking career in 1986.
He was an avid runner and very active member of the Savannah Striders during the 1970’s and 1980’s. He also volunteered for various organizations, especially the Little Theatre of Savannah. He was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church and formerly St. James Parish. He was known for his quick wit and easy- going nature. He touched everyone who met him with his genuine warmth and character. He was preceded in death by his wife, Willette McDonald.
He is survived by his children: Dianne Chris McDonald-Small, Catherine Buxton Daniel, Joan Scott McKee, Elizabeth Brad Damazo and nine grandchildren: Cameron, Sarah, Katie, Lillian, Isabel, Lauren, Emma, William and Ansley. He is also survived by a brother, John MacDonald of Ontario, Canada and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday 6pm-8pm, Rosary at 7pm at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday 10am at Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will follow at Catholic Cemetery.
Remembrances may be sent in lieu of flowers to St. Vincent’s Academy, 207 E. Liberty St., Savannah, GA 31401 or Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
My prayers go out to the Family. I don't know that I ever met Bill, just served in the Air Force at the same time and was a Boom Operator. We Booms say once a Boom always a Boom. We were in so many places at different times our elbows rubbed I'm sure. At present I am the Chaplian of the In Flight Refuefing Retired Assn. When one of our own passes all Booms with e mail addresses are notified. Bill's passing was sent to me by one of his Buddies someplace along the line. Gods blessing to each of you Jim Threet
- James L Threet, Newburgh, IN
To the whole McDonald family: We loved Bill and will always remember his lovely nature. We feel privileged to have known him. We are very sorry for your loss and we are thinking of you all at this time. Love and prayers from Reed, Leslie, Chelsea and Grace Barker
- The Barker Family, Senoia, GA
My prayers go out to the Family. I don't know that I ever met Bill, just served in the Air Force at the same time and was a Boom Operator. We Booms say once a Boom always a Boom. We were in so many places at different times our elbows rubbed I'm sure. At present I am the Chaplian of the In Flight Refuefing Retired Assn. When one of our own passes all Booms with e mail addresses are notified. Bill's passing was sent to me by one of his Buddies someplace along the line. Gods blessing to each of you Jim Threet
- James L Threet, Newburgh, IN
To the whole McDonald family: We loved Bill and will always remember his lovely nature. We feel privileged to have known him. We are very sorry for your loss and we are thinking of you all at this time. Love and prayers from Reed, Leslie, Chelsea and Grace Barker
- The Barker Family, Senoia, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
