Obituary for Billy Dean McDonald

Billy Dean McDonald, 83, of Spiro passed away peacefully Jan. 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, and was born Nov. 27, 1941 in Charleston, Arkansas, to Grace (Smith) McDonald and Sirene W. McDonald.

Billy lived a life filled with love, hard work, and dedication to his family and faith.

Funeral services to honor and celebrate Billy’s life are 10 a.m. Friday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro, officiated by Brother Larry Harris. He will be laid to rest at Short Mountain Cemetery in Cowlington, under the compassionate care of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home.

A man of deep faith and simple joys, Billy was a proud member of the Baptist faith. He found happiness riding his tractor, tending to his cattle, and cultivating his garden. His loyal dog, Harry, held a special place in his heart, as did his beloved grandchildren, who fondly called him “Pa.”

Billy leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories through his family son Doyle McDonald and wife Cindy; daughter, Gloria Schoeppe; grandchildren Ashley Turner and hussband Tinker, Stephanie McDonald, Josh McDonald and wife Debra, Sabra McDonald and Sarah Schoeppe; great-grandchildren Tuff, Kypton, Lane, Nevada, Kadence, Baker, Oaklee and Kase; siblings twin brother Bob McDonald, Earl McDonald, Eva Lovell and Janelle Capehart; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

Billy married the love of his life, Patricia Ann McDonald, who preceded him in death on July 7, 2015. Together, they built a beautiful family, and Billy cherished every moment spent with them. He was also preceded in death by his parents; his son, Anthony Dean McDonald; and his great-grandson, Colt McDonald.

Pallbearers are Billy McElyea, Harold McElyea, Lance Perdue, Tinker Turner, Ty Peters, Tillis Deshazo, Tuff Ball,  Kypton McDonald and Lane McDonald. Honorary pallbearers are Baker Peters and Kase McDonald.

Messages of condolence may be shared online at www.MalloryMartinFuneralHomeSpiro.com.