James J. McDonald Obituary
We bid farewell to James J. McDonald of Galesburg, Illinois, born in Newport, Arkansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 21, 2024 at the age of 81. James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James J. McDonald to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jesse McDonald and Jessie Mae McDonald (Dothard); his daughter Lisa L. Jackson; and his siblings, Troy Battles, Manuel Brown, Juanita Williams and Velma Mills.
He is survived by: his spouse Johnnie Mae Gordon; his daughters, Rev. Tammie M Miller (James) of Galesburg and Rev. Kimberly A. Bonds (Calvin) of Galesburg; his siblings, Jimmy McDonald, Jesse McDonald of Peoria, Delia McDonald of Peoria, Evette Brown of Dallas and Janice Lindsay of Peoria; and his grandchildren, James McDonald, DeMarcus Haynes, Blair Haynes, Virginia Miller, Sherilynn Riggs, Mattison M. and Kymorrah A. Jackson. He is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins and friends.
