CENTRAL CITY – Ronnie Franklin McDonald, 76, of Central City, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 8:05 p.m. Born May 12, 1946, in Muhlenberg County, he was a member of Nelson Creek Missionary Baptist Church. He was a retired coal miner with Gibraltar Coal Mines, a welder, and a sportsman. He loved painting cars and telling tall fishing tales with his friends. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and uncle. He loved sharing about his experiences in Chicago as a young man. He loved to laugh and share his adventures through his stories with all who would listen. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronald “Squeakie” McDonald, and brother Ray McDonald.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Beverly McDonald; daughters, Trina (Amy) McDonald and Kimberly McDonald; great-granddaughter, Maggie Rosaaen; and siblings, Carolyn (Toppy) Lile, Freda Vancil, Beverly (Frankie) Hardamon, Janice McDonald, and Troy McDonald.
Funeral services will be Monday, August 24, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Bro. Greg Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday after 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
