Robert H. Macdonald

Born and raised on a farm in upstate New York to J. Austin and Carolyn Macdonald, Mac was also preceded in death by his brother John Austin, sons John Austin (Hoang), Robert Harold and daughter Linda Gail (David).

He is survived by his close sister Jean Martino with whom he enjoyed Saturday phone calls, daughters Marja (Daniel) CA, Linda Lee (Ken) TX, Beth (Tom) TX, Barbara (Bob) MT, Christine (Mark)CA, Petrea (Bobby)TX, and Kelly (Kurt) CO.

Mac was blessed with 17 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

As a young man ready to venture the world Mac joined the Navy and spent 20 years on overseas adventures as Chief Petty Officer. He came to Dallas in the early 1960's as a recruiter and made Dallas his home. After retiring from the Navy he entered the restaurant business which was a perfect venue to share his charming whit and endless jokes.

Mac and Scottie joined St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church where they found a wonderful Church home that brought joy and meaningful worship into their lives. There too, Mac was loved for his happy go lucky, always positive outlook.

Dad, we know you are fabulous but only getting better! You will be dearly missed by so many friends and family.

A funeral service was held at St Michael and All Angels on Thursday, October 3rd at 4:00 PM. Interment will be held at 11:15am, Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Dallas - Fort Worth National Cemetery.