Terry Neal McDonald

Mr. Terry Neal McDonald was born in Hohenwald on September 19, 1953, to his parents, the late Mr. Doris Culp McDonald and Mrs. Margaret Rose Odom McDonald. Mr. McDonald spent his childhood in the Waynesboro area developing a love for the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting, a passion that would follow him throughout his life. He graduated from Wayne County High in Waynesboro where he spent his scholastic career. In his adult years he would meet and eventually marry his wife, Mrs. Patricia Ann Roden McDonald, on July 3, 1983. Their hearts and lives were forever intertwined as they set deep roots in their community together, raising their children in the admonition of the Lord as he was a long-time member of the Waynesboro Church of God where he and his family worshiped and enjoyed spending time with his church family. Being a hard worker, Terry made his career working for the Tennessee Department of Transportation until his retirement. In his leisure time, he could be found deer hunting, fishing, hunting for arrowheads, occasionally making knives, or watching his favorite team, the Tennessee Vols, play football. Still, nothing in his heart compared to the precious moments he spent with his wife, children, and especially grandchildren. Mr. Terry Neal McDonald passed from this life at his home in Waynesboro, TN surrounded by family on August 28, 2025, making his stay on this earth some 71 years, 11 months and 9 days.

Those left to honor his memory are his wife of 42 years, Patricia Ann McDonald of Waynesboro, TN; daughters, Lorie Ann White (Jake) of Hohenwald, TN, Amy Sue McDonald of Columbia, TN; grandchildren, Landree Ann and Clate White; sibling Larry McDonald (Judy) of Waynesboro; nieces, Callie Dudley of Adamsville, TN and Clara McDonald; nephew, Cameron McDonald, all of Waynesboro; several great-nieces and nephews; and many other family, friends and loved ones.

Funeral services were held Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Bates-Love Funeral and Cremation, LLC Chapel in Waynesboro, TN with N.J. Pope and Tracey Sanders officiating. Burial followed in the Swiss Cemetery in Hohenwald, TN.