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 PUBLISHED JANUARY 16, 2008

 

Homer “Rusty” McDonald

Nov. 7, 1947 – Jan. 8, 2008

Homer “Rusty” McDonald, 60, of Knightstown, died January 8 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.

He was born born Nov. 7, 1947, in New Castle, a son of the late Homer and Bertha (Logan) McDonald.

Mr. McDonald was a very proud husband, father and grandfather, who enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was known as a caring and generous person who never met a stranger. He served on the Charles A. Beard Memorial School Corporation school board from 1996-2004. A very patriotic person, he was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Vietnam War. He earned numerous service commendations, including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Sharpshooter Expert, Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantry Badge Medal and Purple Heart. Mr. McDonald enjoyed buying and selling farm machinery. He owned and operated McDonald’s Farm Equipment. An active member of Knightstown United Methodist Church, he retired from Delco Remy in Anderson in 1985. Mr. McDonald loved watching westerns, wrestling and sports.

Survivors include his wife, Leah (Grandison) McDonald of Knightstown; two sons, Grant (wife, Cynthia) McDonald of Knightstown and Jonathon (wife, April) McDonald of Carthage; a daughter, Jennifer McDonald of Indianapolis; three grandchildren, Tyler Helderbrand, Gavin “Vinny” McDonald and Reese McDonald; several brothers and sisters-in-law, Marilyn (husband, Emory) Reece, Harry (wife, Bonita) Grandison, Hugh (wife, Betty) Grandison, Paula (husband, Scott) Way, Virginia (husband, Lloyd) Dunaway, and Marjorie (husband, Terry) Adamson; an aunt, Norma Richmond; an uncle, Art (wife, Myrtle) Logan; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a special military friend, Billy (wife, Voleta) Yarbrough.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Hope Maria McDonald; and an infant sister, Jeannette McDonald.

Funeral services were January 12 at Knightstown United Methodist Church with Terry Adamson and Rev. Jan Heseman officiating. Burial followed at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Knightstown American Legion Post 152 conducted full military graveside rites. Visitation was January 11 at Knightstown United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rusty McDonald Memorial Fund. Arrangements were handled by Hinsey-Brown Funeral service in Knightstown.

 

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