James Preston McDonald

James P. McDonald, 69, joined our Heavenly Father on the afternoon of January 16, 2013.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Connally-Compton Funeral Home in Waco, Texas.

James was born the first child of four children to the Preston and Mozelle McDonald on September 9, 1943 in Waco, Texas.

At 18 years old, James served in the U.S. Army for four years and was a noble Veteran. He was a kindhearted man who was dependable and trust worthy. He had a heart that was meant to help others and enjoyed making people laugh at any chance that he could. There aren't enough words to describe how much he was loved and how much he will be missed by all of his family and beloved friends.

He is met in Heaven by his father, Preston McDonald and nephew, Hunter Matus. Those left to embrace his fond memories are his mother Mozelle McDonald of Moffat, and sisters Gail Hilliard of Abbott, Donna and Wayne Aregood of Moffat, Tracey Castilow of Waco, nieces and nephews and his extended family Norma, Larry, Linda, Leah, Buddy and Gary.

His family would like to thank the ICU and Hospice staff at the VA Hospital in Temple, Texas for their compassion and care.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society.

Honorary Pallbearers are Sam Aregood, Lane Aregood, Corey Jensen, Brent Mynar, Dale Mebane, Dustin Mebane, Gary White and Joseph Ayres.

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James P. McDonald, 69, joined our Heavenly Father on the afternoon of January 16, 2013.Memorial Services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Connally-Compton Funeral Home in Waco, Texas.James was born the first child of four children to the Preston and Mozelle McDonald on September 9, 1943 in Waco, Texas.At 18 years old, James served in the U.S. Army for four years and was a noble Veteran. He was a kindhearted man who was dependable and trust worthy. He had a heart that was meant to help others and enjoyed making people laugh at any chance that he could. There aren't enough words to describe how much he was loved and how much he will be missed by all of his family and beloved friends.He is met in Heaven by his father, Preston McDonald and nephew, Hunter Matus. Those left to embrace his fond memories are his mother Mozelle McDonald of Moffat, and sisters Gail Hilliard of Abbott, Donna and Wayne Aregood of Moffat, Tracey Castilow of Waco, nieces and nephews and his extended family Norma, Larry, Linda, Leah, Buddy and Gary.