Townson-Rose Funeral Home

Obituary for Eugene Russell McDonald


05/10/1963 - 01/15/2018


Eugene Russell McDonald, age 54 of Murphy passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at North East Georgia Medical Center.

He was native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC and the son of the late Winston Glen and Hazel Carroll McDonald. Eugene was a carpet installer and loved animals.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brother, Bobby McDonald and infant brother, Jimmy McDonald and one sister, Linda Buff.

He is survived by two brothers, Leon McDonald and Kenneth McDonald; four sisters, Shirley Woody, Betty Lloyd, Carolyn Bernhardt and Sandy Gribble.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 pm, Saturday, January 27, 2018 at the Little Glade Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends from 2-2:30 pm, Saturday, January 27, 2018 at the Little Glade Baptist Church.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.


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