Jerry Wayne McDonaldson

Jerry Wayne McDonaldson, 73, of Waynesboro passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at his home surrounded by his wife and children. Born November 27, 1946 in Harrisonburg, he was the son of the late Charles William McDonaldson and Virginia Mary Weese. On January 20, 1968 he married Judy Arbaugh. The two shared a blessed marriage of 52 years. Jerry was a member of Shepherd’s Chapel Church. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Wayn-Tex Inc. where he worked as a loom technician. As an avid outdoorsman, Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He also loved collecting coins, bowling, and spending time with his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and his three dogs, Little Man, Gizmo, and Tinkerbell. Those who knew him will remember him as a hardworking man and a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles McDonaldson and Richard McDonaldson; and four sisters, Mabel Hensley, Shirley Comer, Doris Dean and Mary Gibson. Survivors include his loving wife, Judy Arbaugh McDonaldson; his seven children, Annette Hulse and husband, Matthew of Waynesboro, Randy McDonaldson and wife, Devin of Stuarts Draft, Tammy Lawson and husband, Gary of Waynesboro, Susan Dunnivan of Harrisonburg, Katie McDonaldson of Waynesboro, Christina Maupin and husband, Jonathan of Crozet, and Emily Craig and husband, Jason of Waynesboro; 21 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2020 at his residence. A celebration of life will be held at his home at a later date. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Waynesboro First Aid Crew, 201 W. Broad St., Waynesboro, VA 22980 and/or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes. Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com