Joe Daniel McDonald, age 76, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, at his home. He was born January 15, 1949, in Dallas, Texas to William Andrew and Mary Alliene Minix McDonald.
He will be interred in DFW National Cemetery in Arlington, Texas on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 1:15.
Dan attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas through the eleventh grade, when he joined the United States Marine Corps as a Private First Class and served in Vietnam. He returned home and passed the GED after serving his country honorably.
Dan married Jane Tierney. He started in the construction business at Andy’s Mill. When he moved to Ohio he started his own business, Custom Interior Trim before retiring to Texas to work at McDonald Construction in Wolfe City for many years where his job was to design and build cabinets.
He is survived by his daughters: Amy Garcia and husband Omar, Kim Elkowitz and husband Brad, Tammy Johnson, Jennifer Klein and husband Stephen, and Aimee Ford. He is also survived by his brother Micah McDonald and wife Betty, and the following grandchildren, Nikolas, Nicole and husband Josh, Lauren, Sarah, Erin, Jessica, Logan and husband Josh, Jonathan, Ethan, Abigail, Madison, 8 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, siblings, David McDonald, Jim McDonald, and Patti Flud and granddaughter Kristen Garcia.
Dan enjoyed golf, bowling and softball every time he had the opportunity. He also loved spending time with his kids and grandkids.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:15pm on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the DFW National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas.
Address: 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75211
I love you Daddy. Thank you for being the greatest Dad I could have asked for. I’m going to miss everything about you.
Heartfelt Condolences
Dan was a very kind man we sure hate to hear this. Our condolences.
Bill & Amy George
Great man greater father
My sincerest condolences.
We will miss Dan.
Jon and I really enjoyed all the times we played golf with Dan. He will be missed.
Dan was a good Man and will be missed by all who knew him. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
I love you grandpa. I’ll miss your kisses. The girls love you so much. I hope you knew the gratitude in our hearts we have for you. Thank you for all the sleepovers when I was little, all of the memories, for your service, for the legacy you’ve left in our family. May you be at comfort 🖤
A dear friend that I will miss more than I can say. He was as funny as he was serious. He loved his family and was loyal to his friends. He will be remembered for his sincerity and loyalty…and I am forever proud to call him my friend.
Dan was a dear man whose friendship meant so much to me. He was as funny as he was serious. He loved his family and was loyal to his friends. I will forever be grateful to have had him in my life.
Our family is saddened by this news and none more than Fabian Sr. as he feels this as a heavy loss of a very appreciated person. Every time when we saw him come to the Restaurant we were always happy to see him. Praying and condolences to this wonderful family. We will miss you.
I am proud to have a part of you and your Family you’ve always showed so much respect, we played a lot baseball and softball together. We had prove that us country guys knew how play with the bigger towns once we entered the field they were ohhhhh no. Your Family means the world to me Dan you will be so truly missed. Rest easy my friend get on your Gold Wing and ride into Heaven. Gregory Loftin
Dan, it was such an honor to know you. I really enjoyed getting to know you and just hanging out with you at the golf course. Rest in peace my friend. You will be missed.