McDonald, James “Jim” or “Jimmy” age 87, passed away peacefully of natural causes at 8:04 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis. Jim was born November 9, 1933 in Elmo, Missouri to Lucille McDonald (nee Lusk) and Earl Harry McDonald. Jim was the youngest of nine children, all of whom predeceased Jim.
As a teenager, Jim was a high school athlete at William McKinley High School where he played both baseball and football. In 1954, at the age of 20, Jim met the love his life, Gladys Yvonne McDonald (nee Timms), whom he married after three months of courtship, and whom he loved, supported, cherished, and cared for during their 51 years of marriage until Yvonne’s death in 2005. Jim was an electrician and a proud lifelong member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local No. 1, a brotherhood whose support was felt by Jim and his family through the most difficult of life circumstances.
Jim was a strong, loving, and supportive father, who sacrificed his entire adult life to provide a better life for his children. Jim was predeceased by his beloved son James Dale McDonald, Jr. Jim is survived by his three children Kris L.Y. McDonald of St. Louis, MO.; Larry G. (Kathy) McDonald of Imperial, MO; and Kelly L. McDonald of Alexandria, VA. Jim is further survived by his beloved grandchildren James L. (Casey) McDonald, Charles W. McDonald, Mathew S. McDonald, as well as great grandson James L. McDonald, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Jim was loved by all who met him.
Services: Visitation at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. Tue. Dec. 8, from 3-7 pm. Funeral service Wed. Dec. 9, at 11 am. Burial Private.
Prayers of peace and comfort to my dear friend Kelly and the entire McDonald family during this time of loss. Please know that God’s grace is sufficient for thee and it is in our weakness that His strength is made absolutely perfect!
Many laughs and memories of the past 40 years.yes darling we all know you did it your way
Sending love and peace to Kelly and her family at this difficult time. May you be wrapped in the warmth of memories of Mr. McDonald.
My Uncle Jim was a great man who allowed me to practically live at his house as I was growing up. Kelly and I spent countless hours playing at their three story house on Russell back when. Kelly was like my sister who I have many memories to share with her and My Uncle Jim! I shared many memorable adventures with My Uncle Jim, Aunt Yvonne, Jimmy, Larry, Kris and Kelly. My husband Pat was his buddy! Love you Uncle Jim…
Sharing in the sadness and sending peace and love to my dear friend Kelly and the rest of the McDonald family. My deepest condolences.
Our deepest sympathies for our wonderful friend Kelly and her family. Our hearts are with you during this time of sadness.
Dad: I miss you. My heart is broken. I know mom and Jimmy were waiting in heaven to welcome you home, but I was not ready for you to leave me. You made me a strong independent woman, but I still need my dad. I love you.