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Daniel Lemuel McDonald, Jr., 97, died in his Greensboro home of 74 years on April 4, 2016. D. L. is survived by his children, Gary (Ellen) McDonald, Tina McDonald Farabee and Michael (Denise) McDonald and Daughter-in-law Carolyn McDonald Beam. He was preceded in death by his wife of 75 years, Anna Lee Allred McDonald, and his son, Daniel L. McDonald, III. He was Papa Mac to his grandchildren, Jeff McDonald, Lisa McDonald Dunlap, Lori, McDonald Mathes, Stephen Farabee, Jeremy McDonald and Casie McDonald Mapes and 11 great grandchildren.
D. L. was born to Daniel and Mattie Jenkins McDonald on November 24, 1918 in Pleasant Garden, NC. He was one of 8 children, surviving is Jack McDonald. He served in U. S. Navy, on the USS Nashville during WWII. He retired from Lorillard, enjoying his retirement years fishing and gardening. He was a devoted husband, father & grandfather.
He was a life-long member of Centre Friends in Greensboro, serving as Sunday School teacher, Elder and Usher for over 50 years.
Funeral service will be at Centre Friends Meeting, 325 NC 62 East; Greensboro on Wednesday, April 6th at 2:00 p.m. The family would like to especially thank Jeff McDonald for his loyal care and Hospice of the Piedmont and Angie Mcewen for their care and dedication. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Centre Friends Meeting.
Hanes-Lineberry Vanstory Chapel has the honor of assisting the McDonald family.
Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com.
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April 6, 2016
Pat Hooper
DL and Anna Lee were like grandparents to me since I became their neighbor 38 years ago. They were the sweetest couple I have ever known. I will miss seeing DL as he loved working in his yard and garden. He is with his beloved wife now strolling over heaven hand in hand. My thoughts and prayers are with the McDonald family during this time of such great loss.
April 6, 2016
Valli and Artie Chilton
D.L was one of the sweetest men I have ever met. He was a true gentleman and a true friend to many. We will miss D.L. very much. Centre Friends Meeting has lost a precious member and he will always be remembered along with his sweet Anna Lee. May God give the family strength and comforting peace in this difficult time.
April 5, 2016
John Mcdonald, Jr
Some of my fondest memories are of fishing with uncle DL and my dad Jack, I feel it a great honor to be considered a pall bearer for a great friend and one of my favorite uncles. Some of those memories will never be forgotten. Prayers to all family and friends, Love, Johnny.
April 5, 2016
Jane Coltrane Jones
Tina and the whole McDonald family my thoughts and prayers are with you.
April 5, 2016
Sue Flinchum
Condolences to the McDonald family. DL was a true patriarch of his family. Such a good man. He and Anna are now reunited again for eternity.
April 5, 2016
We are saddened by the passing of D.L. He had meant so much to Centre Friends. Our condolences.
Dennie and Barbara Smith
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