Michael J. McDonald

MICHAEL J. MCDONALD, age 57, of Dandridge, TN, formerly of Kansas City, MO passed away Thursday evening, August 19, 2010 at his home. He was born December 13, 1952 in Cedar Rapids, IA. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force, having served during the Vietnam Era. Michael was a carpenter by trade who enjoyed nature and the outdoors, escpecially hunting, fishing and scuba diving, and tending to his horses. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Jefferson City. Survived by wife, Rita S. McDonald of Dandridge; step-daughter, Gayle Vantrease McMichael; mother, Flora B. McAllister; brothers, Donald, James and George McDonald; several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts (for expenses) be made to the Garrison Law Firm, 1142 Dolly Parton Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 28, 2010 at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Rev. Dan Whitman officiating. ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL HOME IN DANDRIDGE, TN (865) 397-2711