Richard "Ricky" McDonald, Jr.
June 19, 1964 ~ January 13, 2023
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Richard “Ricky” Alexander McDonald, Jr. aka Cake; Ricky Mac, 58, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2023 at CarePartners Solace Center.
Ricky is survived by his loving wife Annette Price McDonald and adoring son Brady Alexander McDonald; a brother, Brian McDonald (Debra); nieces Brittany McDonald (John); Brooke McCart (Austin) and many other loving family members.
He was predeceased by his parents, Richard and Barbara McDonald.
As an Asheville native, Ricky graduated T.C. Roberson in the class of 1982. and worked for UPM Raflatac for the past 21 years. He was an umpire with the NCHSAA for over 40 years.
Ricky loved spending time with his family especially watching his son play sports. He was an avid all around sports fan. Tom Brady was amongst his favorite players along with his favorite team, UNC Tar Heels and NASCAR. He also enjoyed playing cards, Texas Hold’em was his favorite game.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 20th, 2023 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian starting at 3:00pm. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Kidney Fund (AKF).
Services
Memorial Service: January 20, 2023 3:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Visitation: January 20, 2023 3:45 pm - April 26, 2024 5:30 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YALL DURING THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE RICKY WILL BE MISSED BY FRIENDS AND FAMILY BUT HE AINT SUFFERING NO MORE PAIN OR SORROW GOD AND HIS PARENTS ARE WATCHING OVER HIM NOW IN HEAVEN , LOVE THE BUTLER FAMILY DOC , LINDA, TONY
Ricky, I pray God keeps you in his arms. Prayers and love to all the family.
Family; friends may God wrap his arms around you and comfort you during our loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a good one
I will never find someone like you to share the sense of humor that we had together. I miss you soo much!! I promise to take care of Netty and Brady the best that I can, and promise to always be there for them both! You are now in GODS hands and in no more pain suffering, rest in peace. I love you and your little family with all of my heart, and you will always be with us forever ♥️
My sincere condolences to the family
Condolences and prayers for the Family. May God bless and give comfort during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss, keeping the whole family in our prayers.
I will remember him for his smile and kindness to others. My prayers are with his family..
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I will remember him for his smile and kindness to others. My prayers are with his family..
Condolences to the family
So so sorry, Annette and Brady, may you find some peace in that he is no longer suffering! I know he will be missed! Hope he says hi to his Dad for me!
I hate we had not spoken in years. Time passes so fast and we just don’t get it back. Thank you for always being kind. It was an honor to know you. May you rest in peace, Ricky. To your family, my prayers are with you. Peace be with you. May comfort surround you.
Barbra and I wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family. I have many great memories working with Richard , Rick, and Brian officiating games over the years. Rick loved all sports and took great pride in the job he did as an official. Our prayers will be lifted up for the family.
David and Barbra Ball
My prayers go out to the family and friends. I will greatly miss working with Ricky and I aprreciate all of the time, effort and positive impact he made for UPM Raflatac over the past 21 years. He will certainly be missed by everyone here and it will definetely be a void in our team without him, thanks again Ricky!
Ricky was a great person. Always so grateful and nice to everyone. God bless his family!
My deepest condolences.
Rest in peace my life long friend. You will surely be missed. Sending my deepest condolences to your family.
So sorry to hear of Ricky’s passing. May God bless his family and friends during this time of sorrow.
Ricky was great guy touch a lot of lives and the Ball fields and Gym, kids and parents. Ricky be missed by many RIP.
My thoughts and prayers are with Ricky’s family. He always had a smile and kind word every time I saw him. Rest in peace.
Darrin and Felicia Peek
So very sorry for your family’s loss, Ricky was always kind to the Kamisol family, there was never time he didn’t ask how my parents were doing.
He was a proud daddy to Brady, we will be praying for your sweet family. RIP my friend🙏
RIP Ricky. I fondly recall many mornings of shooting hoops with you in the gym at TCR before classes started for the day.
Ricky was such a well respected person.
He touched the lives of many young people and their parents. He will be missed. Our Prayers for the family.