Billy Lynn McDonald

Billy was born on November 8, 1963, in Hope, Arkansas, to Bill and Linda McDonald. He grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, where he attended Elliston Baptist Academy.

His family chooses to remember Billy for so much more than the battles he faced. They will remember his heart, his humor, his laughter, the memories they shared, and the love that remained through every season of life. His story was not defined by his hardest days, and neither will his memory be.

Billy was preceded in death by his father, Bill McDonald; his uncle, Phil Harrell; his nephew, Dusty Hardy; and his cousins, Justin Harrell and James Harrell.

He leaves behind his children, Meagan Croucher of Cabot, Arkansas; Lauren (Widmark) Dawson of Texarkana, Texas; and Karlee (Hayden) McNiel of Texarkana, Arkansas. Along with his grandchildren Lauryn and Caleb Croucher of Cabot, Arkansas; Makinlee McDonald of Texarkana, Texas; Johanna, Lorelei, and Dolly Dawson of Texarkana, Texas; and a very special foster grand baby.

Billy is also survived by his mother, Linda McDonald of Texarkana, Arkansas; his sister, Kim Polk of Texarkana, Texas; his nephew, Cory (Tegan) Hicks and their children, Kellan Hicks and Aviya Kahner, of Alexandria, Virginia; his niece, Brittnee (Jonathan) Scott and their children, Braylee Cook, Tyler Scott, and Sawyer Scott, were of Texarkana, Texas; his niece Raeleigh Hardy, a special aunt, Karen Harrell of Texarkana, Arkansas; his cousin, Jeremy (Kayla) Harrell of Maud, Texas; and a host of extended family members and friends who loved him and will miss him dearly.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday , August 12th, 2026 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at East Funeral Home-Moores Lane.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Thursday, August 13th, 2026 at East Funeral Home-Moores Lane Chapel with Rev. Tim Montgomery officiating.

Online tributes may be sent to www.eastfuneralhome.com