James McDonald

James Kenneth McDonald, 81, of Junction, Texas passed from this life on January 25, 2018 at a local hospital. He was born September 18, 1936 to Walter Raymond McDonald and Estella Christine Leifeste in Junction, and was a lifelong resident of Kimble County.

Kenneth married Patricia A. Brown on August 10, 1963 in Ballinger, Texas. He worked his entire career in the cedar oil industry; 2 years with Daniels and Frye Co. and 47 years with the Paks Corporation doing maintenance. He loved traveling and spent his retirement years doing the things he enjoyed. Kenneth loved being with people and visiting about old times.

He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 54 years, Patricia McDonald; nieces, nephews, and friends.

Kenneth will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Kimble Funeral Home. (325) 446-3076

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