James L. Jim McDonald

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Obituary

James “Jim” Loyd McDonald

64, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas went to be with his Lord May 1, 2006, at Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born December 19, 1941 at Littlefield, Texas the son of Curtis S. and Amy Dalton McDonald.

Jim loved life and people. He put smiles on many faces and touched so many hearts. Jim married Reba Phillips on June 28, 1984 in Dallas, TX. They moved from Dallas, Texas to a farm on Blue Mountain in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, about 1986. He loved the country life. He was a devoted
Republican and a most loyal citizen and friend to everyone. Jim went to be with the Lord after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. He was a loving husband and father and grandpa.

Jim was preceded in death by one son, his father, mother, three brothers and one sister. He will be truly missed by all who knew him and loved him.

Survivors include his wife, Reba Mae McDonald; two sons, James McDonald Jr. of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Greg McDonald and wife Joy of Yukon, Oklahoma; two daughters, Kimberly Bunch and her husband Greg of Yukon, Oklahoma, and Melanie Deese and husband Skip of Dallas, Texas; one sister, Jearldene Hodde and husband Calvin of Killeen, Texas; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one half brother, Tommy Chastain of Killeen, Texas; one stepson, Gordon Henderson and wife Teresa of Dallas, Texas; one stepdaughter Lisa Villesca and husband Adam of Prairie Grove, Arkansas.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Luginbuel Chapel.

Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, May 3, 2006 - 2:00 P.M. at the Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas with Cecil Sugg and Vance Eubanks officiating. Burial will be in the Prairie Grove Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com.

Funeral Service

Wednesday, May 03, 2006
2:00 pm

Luginbuel Chapel - Prairie Grove, Arkansas

Visitation

Tuesday, May 02, 2006
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Luginbuel Funeral Home Chapel - Prairie Grove

Final Resting Place

Prairie Grove Cemetery

North, Row 17, Space 157

General

Date of Birth: Dec 19, 1941

Date of Death: May 1, 2006

Age: 64

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jim could talk to anyone!!he was so knowledgeable in so many things. he always made us laugh at all the get-togethers. he was such a joker and made everyone feel comfortable all the time. he will be missed so much. we are so glad that jim lived life to the fullest and now he doesn't have to suffer anymore.

Cheryl Woolsey And Family - Uncle

Marvena Graham Rust - Lee Grahams Moher

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. May God bless you and comfort you with the memories you have of Jim.

John And Sharon Maresh - Friend

reba my prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.just keep your faith in christ he will see you through

Robert bob Keen

He was a friend.

John Maresh - Aquaintance

OUR FAMILY IS REMEMBERING OLD TIMES WITH JIM AND THE " MC DONALD KIDS". MAY GODS PEACE AND COMFORT SURROUND YOU ALL.

Larry And Carolyn Scheel

Our thought and prayers are with your family.

Nancy And Doug Coppernoll - Friend Of Jimmy's

Uncle Jim could aways put a smile on your face! Him and Aunt Reba always made you feel at home and loved! I thank Uncle Jim is looking down and laughing and telling us all not to be sad but to remember all the good times that we all had together and that it is O.K. I Love You Aunt Reba and I know that Uncle Jim did to!

Kathy Hall - Uncle

I will forever remember you dear friend. I will miss the "Mexican Love Song!" You were and now will always be an angel! May you bring laughter in your next life to all you meet as you did in this life. I can't wait for my Daddy to meet you now that you are in Heaven, maybe you can make him laugh with your jokes and songs, he too was a great man. I will not say goodbye, I will say I will see you when I get to Heaven, and I will still want to hear that song! Rest easy young man, your work here on earth is done. Love and miss you, Pamela Partridge

Pamela Partridge - Friend, hardware Store

Reba and Family, My husband Gary, (Former Pastor of Farmington Nazarene Church and Morning Star Church) and Jim were really good friends. They both loved to laugh and have a good time. At times of sorrow it is good to remember the joys those we loved shared with others. I will never forget on night Jim came to the Morning Star church for a church fellowship. We were having snack foods after church and Jim brought something special for the kids! Vienna Sausages with the tips of them covered in catsup! He said Gary had announced to bring "finger foods" and that was the best he could come up with! The kids and the adults got such a kick out of it. I know he and Gary are in heaven together now smiling and having a great time. Enjoy your wonderful memories - it will keep him close to your heart. My prayers will be with you during these difficult times of adjustment. I am sorry I could not attend the services.

Betty White - Aquaintance-friend

With all my prayers and Love Jearldene

Jearldene Hodde - Sister

I enjoyed watching the slide show of your dad. The ones of the late 70s and early 80s are the best I remember him. It was nice to see the more recent pictures, too. I'm praying for you all during this time. I know you miss him.

Shari (albertson) Earhart

I came across this by accident to see that I have missed the opportunity to meet my biological father as an adult is heartbreaking... may he rest in peace. My greatest joy is that he is with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Theresa (Trish) McDonald Schmidt - Daughter