James "J.O." McDonald

August 18, 1936 - October 26, 2020

James “J.O.” McDonald, 84, of Powder Springs, GA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 26, 2020 in Austell, GA. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Macland Chapel in Powder Springs with Rev. Barry Lancaster officiating. An inurnment will follow at Macland Cemetery. J.O. is survived by his sons, Tim(Martha) McDonald of Powder Springs, GA & Greg McDonald of Dallas, GA; brothers, Wayne(Janice) McDonald of Kennesaw, GA & Dennis McDonald of Kennesaw, GA; granddaughters, Blair(David) McDonald-Thomas of Marietta, GA & Summer(Rob) Reinert of Marietta, GA; grandson, Zach McDonald of Powder Springs, GA; great-grandchildren Luke Reinert & Paige Reinert and several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Mary McDonald & sister-in-law Diane McDonald. J.O. was born on Tuesday, August 18, 1936 in Adairsville, GA to Horace & Clara McDonald. He married Mary Whitfield in 1956 and they were married for 63 wonderful years. He worked for the railroad as a locomotive engineer and retired after 38 years of service. J.O. was the Past Master at the Springville Masonic Lodge. He loved the outdoors, and especially enjoyed going camping at Vogal State Park with his family. J.O. loved baseball and was a true Braves fan. He enjoyed taking trips to Florida with his friends and family to watch the players during spring training. He was a selfless man, with a kind & gentle heart and was willing to help anyone in need. He was a hardworking, loving, devoted husband, father, & grandfather. His kind and gentle spirit will be forever missed. A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2020 between the hours of 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Macland Chapel in Powder Springs. Family has requested in lieu of flowers donations be made in J.O.’s name to Calvary Children’s Home at https://calvarykids.org/ or Masonic Home of Georgia at http://www.masonichomeofgeorgia.com/ . Arrangements made under the caring guidance of Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home www.mayeswarddobbins.com 770-943-1511