Marvin McDonald

September 9, 1949 - March 6, 2019

Marvin McDonald of Salem, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at his home at the age of 69. Marvin was born in Jadwin, Missouri on September 9, 1949 to the late Hobert and Elma (Nelson) McDonald. Marvin was united in marriage to Miss Linda Turner on January 24, 1970, this union was blessed with four children. Marvin was a member of the Salem Church of Christ. He enjoyed working on cars, and drag racing. He really enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and cattle farming. He was especially proud of his family, and enjoyed spending time together with family and friends. Marvin worked for many years as a Maintenance Operator at the Charcoal Plant, and was a Cemetarian for Jadwin Cemetery for several years. He was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all, he will be lovingly missed by all that knew and loved him. Marvin McDonald is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda McDonald of the home; children, Stacy LaRue, and husband Shane, of Bixby, MO, Margaret McDonald, of Salem, MO, John McDonald and girlfriend Sydney, of Salem, MO, and Timon Brawley, of Salem, MO; brothers, Carl Dean McDonald and wife Dorothy, of Salem, MO, and Clifton McDonald and wife Floy, of Salem, MO; grandchildren, Parklynn Watson; a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. In addition to his parents Hobert and Elma, Marvin was preceded in death by his sisters-in-law, Faye McDonald, and Mary Janice; brother-in-law, Stanley Crocker. Funeral services will be on Friday, March 8, 2019 at the Salem Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuaries with Pastor Rick Pitchford officiating. Internment will be at the Jadwin Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Chapel from 5-7PM. Memorials are suggested and greatly appreciated to the Jadwin Cemetery, cards are available at all James & Gahr locations.