Kenneth Carl McDonald, 75, of Murphy, passed away Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, at his residence.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County.Kenneth was the son of Gladys McDonald of Murphy and the late Lawton McDonald.
Kenneth was a self-employed shoe repairman for more than 54 years. He also worked in the dietary department at Murphy Medical Center.
In 1989, Kenneth began the youth ministry program at Ranger Baptist Church. Kenneth was a member of Mount Liberty Baptist Church, where he worked with the youth ministry.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Carolyn Mabry McDonald; one son, Dwayne Buchanan and wife Cindy of Murphy; one daughter, Sharon Whiting and husband Cory of Gulfport, Miss.; one brother, Jack McDonald of Murphy; one sister, Betty Hughes and husband Hurbert of Murphy; and one grandson, Wesley Buchanan.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. The Revs. Zachary Orton and Bo Phillips will officiate. Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at Mount Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jarod Orton, Rogan Orton, Jack Hedden, Wesley Buchanan, Keith Owenby and Randall McDonald.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at Townson-Rose Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Four Seasons Hospice, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
You may send tributes to the McDonald family at www.townson-rose.com.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.