On October 2, 2011 James Franklin McDonald beloved husband of the late Marilyn J. McDonald (nee Stearn) devoted father of Michele McDonald (Greg) and Melissa Engels (Scott); loving grandfather of Josh; dear brother of Margaret Milby; also survived by 15 nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26) on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Margaret's Church, Bel Air on Thursday at 11:00 AM. Interment at Darlington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gilchrist Hospice Center, Marshall University Foundation or Alzheimer's Disease Association.