Donald Ray McGoldrick
Funeral services for Donald Ray McGoldrick, 80, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2015, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. McGoldrick died at 5:10 a.m., Thursday, March 5, 2015, at his daughter’s home.
He was born September 9, 1934, at Elijah, Missouri, to Harry Iverson McGoldrick and Doris Sumner McGoldrick Ledbetter. On April 17, 1953, he was married at Melbourne, Arkansas, to Janet Carolene West, who preceded him in death on March 21, 2012. Mr. McGoldrick worked as a heavy equipment operator and was a dairy farmer in the Caulfield area for many years. He enjoyed horses, playing music and the C.B. radio. Mr. McGoldrick was a member of the Church of Christ and attended Elijah Church of Christ.
He is survived by five children, Deborah Newman, husband, Eugene, Elizabeth, Arkansas, Blandy McGoldrick, Loxley, Alabama, Laketa Eagleman, husband, Randall, West Plains, Missouri, Jeana Vandermast, husband, Nuebach, Mountain Home, Arkansas and Shanna Kesling, husband, William, Blue Springs, Missouri; fourteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Jimmy Dale Ledbetter, West Plains, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, wife, one daughter, Lorie Johnston, one son, Carl Ray McGoldrick and three sisters, Peggy Evans, Patsy Brower and Gayla Auffert, precede him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Fowler Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Association or M.D. Anderson Hospital, Houston, Texas, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Diane (Walker) Wilbanks
March 8, 2015 @ 9:43 am
I am so sorry to hear about Donald, he will always be remembered in the hearts who loved him. Nothing will ever replace your Mom and Dad . Someone told me to try and make sure my parents lives mean something through me on my journey while on this earth. Those words has helped me, maybe it will help you too. God Bless All, you all will be in my thoughts and prayers. Still missing Lorie and Carl Ray.
Carolyn Girdley
March 9, 2015 @ 7:45 am
Jeana & Shanna, So sorry to hear of your loss. I know it is a very hard time,
and just wanted you girls to know I am thinking of you.
Jill
March 9, 2015 @ 10:38 am
Shanna, Jenna, Jim, & William; Althought I didn’t know your father/grandfather. I am still saddended for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time. May God hold him in light & love during his eternal life with all that preceeded him. Jilly
Rhonda Jo Blevins (McGoldrick)
March 10, 2015 @ 8:57 am
So sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. He now is rest well with Janet , Carl Ray and Lorie Sue. Love this family. Prayers for all the family.. He is in no pain or sorrow any longer. Rest well Donald Ray RhondaJo Blevins (McGoldrick)
Jeanie (Patillo) Smith
March 10, 2015 @ 12:57 pm
Laketa and Randy, we were so sorry to hear that Donald Ray had passed away. Dan just had surgery and we could not attend the funeral, but you are in our prayers. Please accept our sympathy for the whole family.
Dan and Jeanie (Patillo) Smith
Renee Stephens
March 10, 2015 @ 2:27 pm
Laketa, I am so sorry for your loss. He is at peace now and will be reunited with your mom. Losing our parents is something we can never prepare ourselves for. If you ever need a shoulder to cry on or just someone to talk to, I am here.
Love ya friend,
Renee