Danny McDonald

Daniel “Danny” McDonald, 59 of Alma, passed away Saturday September 12th 2020 in a local Hospital, he was surrounded by his two daughters and he was holding their hands as he woke up in paradise. He was born April 22, 1961 in Fort Smith to Arthur and Juanita McDonald.

Danny was a long time employee of Bekaert Steel, having just completed his 35th year of service.

He was loved by all who knew him, adored by his family and children everywhere, both as himself and in his many roles as Jolly Saint Nick. He was a son, husband, father, uncle, cousin, and friend. But out of all his roles, Granddad was by far his favorite.

He is proceeded in death by his loving parents, a brother, Phillip McDonald, two brother-in-laws, David Almond and Kenny Hebert and a father-in-law, J.D. Almond.

He is survived by his amazing wife of 38 years Karen McDonald, two daughters, Amanda McDonald-McFeeters, her husband Alex and their children, Anabeth, Jacob and Mercy. Sarah Efurd, her husband Madison and their children Bailey and Presley. Along with his two brothers, Gary McDonald and Clyde McDonald; two sisters, Priscilla Hebert and Tanya Young and all his unofficially adopted children and grandchildren.

Public Viewing will be from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at Fentress Mortuary, 1805 N A St, Fort Smith AR 72901.

Funeral Service will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday at Fentress Mortuary Chapel with the graveside committal service to follow at Cecil Cemetery.

In lieu of Flowers please make donations to the Gideons International, P.O. Box 971, Fort Smith, AR 72902 or the Royce Martin Charity Fund at Bekaert Steel, 1881 Bekaert Drive, Van Buren, AR 72956.