William Joseph Mcdonald

William J. “Bill” McDonald, age 74 of Seymour, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015 at his home with family at his bedside. Born September 29, 1941 in Seymour, he was the son of Clarence and Pauline (Banks) McDonald. On November 12, 1966 in Seymour, Bill married Sandra Field.

Bill was retired from truck driving having last worked at the Walmart Distribution Center. He also owned and operated Bill’s Wrecker Service for 10 years and had worked at Ben Franklin. He had attended The Point church and enjoyed being around old cars, golfing, watching TV, especially ballgames. He used to root for IU and anyone that played against Kentucky. He especially enjoyed spending time with his wife and grandkids.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years Sandra; children, Valerie McDonald, Rohn (Robin) Buffington, and Joe S. McDonald; sister, Maciva (Norm) Chancey; sister in law, Linda McDonald; grandchildren, April Benton, Richard Benton, Kris Buffington, Victoria (Nathan) Phillips, Steven (Erin) Buffington, Joseph Prather McDonald, Justin Buffington, Priscilla Buffington, Haley (Ryan Pennington) McDonald and William McDonald. Bill also leaves behind 8 great grandchildren.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gary McDonald; and sister, Sharon Simmons.

Pastor Rick Wilson will conduct the funeral service at 11:00am on Tuesday, November 17th at Woodlawn Life Celebration Centre. Visitation will be on Monday from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Memorials can be made at the funeral home to the Don and Dana Myers Cancer Center. Friends can sign the guestbook or share a memory at www.WoodlawnFamilyFuneral.com