James Raymond McDonald, Jr. , age 80, passed away June 21, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Wanda. Dear step-father of Sharon (John) Ratica and Ernest (Cathy) Holifield. Proud grandfather Melissa Winstead, Michelle Baker, Lori Tosto, Richard Winstead, Michael Holifield, and step-grandfather of John Thomas Ratica and great-grandfather of Brandon Starkey, Austin Starkey, Deven Starkey, Sienna Baker, Genevieve Baker, Chelsea Holifield, Morgan Williamson, Michael Holifield, Gavin Rose, Liam Rose and Taylin Tosto and great-great-grandfather of three. Committal services will take place on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Christian Memorial Cultural Cemetery, 521 E. Hamlin Road; Rochester Hills, MI. Arrangements handled by Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home of Madison Heights.