Carl William McDonald

1927 - 2014

Carl William McDonald obituary, 1927-2014, Bessemer City, NC

BORN

1927

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park

2205 Williamsburg Drive

Gastonia, North Carolina

Carl McDonald Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 15, 2014.

Carl William McDonald, 86, passed away March 15, 2014 after a lengthy illness with his family by his side. Carl was born March 23, 1927 in Gaston County to the late Joe and Bertie Teague McDonald. Carl served in the Navy during WWII.

Carl is survived by his wife, Claire R. McDonald of Dallas, six children, Ricky McDonald Sr. (Shelby) of Kings Mt., Carl (Danny) McDonald (Rhonda) of Belmont, Diane Martin (Jerry) of Lincolnton, Sheila Yokeley (Bill) of Gastonia, Katrina Callahan (Ronnie) of Shelby, Kathy Costner (Dennis) of Bessemer City; 14 grandchildren, Todd Martin, Lisa Martin Torrance, Jeff Williams (Crystal), Paula Costner, Brent Callahan (Christina), Ty Barnes, Angel Cole (Wyatt), Heath Callahan, Michelle Williams, Ricky McDonald Jr. (Amanda) and Brock McDonald (Jeannine); 14 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild.

A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 at Carothers Funeral Home in Gastonia. Burial will follow at Hollywood Cemetery in Gastonia. Rev. Scottie Cochran and Rev. Ronnie Callahan will preside.

The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:30 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Lincoln County, 900 Donita Dr. Lincolnton, NC 28092

Online condolences may be made at: www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com

Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia is serving the McDonald family.

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March 18, 2014

Kathy, Dennis, Paula and Caleb, Family and Friends,
We are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. May God fill your hearts with peace and comfort in the days ahead. Peace Be With You our Dear Friends.
Ellen and Steve Johnson

March 18, 2014

Carlene Shuford

I am so sorry to learn of Carl's passing! I feel Blessed in having known him during his time at Peak. He was funny and always had a good word to say. He was special! May God Bless all the family and bring you Peace and Comfort with all the memories you have of Carl.

March 17, 2014

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you
during this difficult time. Earth has
no sorrow that heaven cannot heal."
Frances H. Everette (Forest, VA)

March 17, 2014

Kelly F. Brown

I know what Pop meant to your family, I'm sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort.

March 16, 2014

Dana Williams

Sending prayers up for the McDonald family.

March 16, 2014

Sherry Trevino

Sorry for your loss. I worked with Dennis at Western Auto. You and your family will be in our prayers.

March 16, 2014

Joella wright

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 16, 2014

Kathy Barnes Ogle

My thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss. May you feel the comforting arms of God cradling you through this difficult time. Love you all.

March 16, 2014

Rodd Alpaugh

I am sorry for the families loss. From what I have been told, Carl was a great man who served his country and loved his family dearly. I was lucky enough to have seen how his family cherished him and was told great stories about what a extraordinary man he was. I hope that the family can now find some peace and comfort knowing that he is in God's company. My thoughts are with the family.

March 16, 2014

Sheila Bolin

Richard & I are so sorry for your loss. Pop was a special person and will be missed. Praying for the family.

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