Birth date: Feb 20, 1959 Death date: Jun 9, 2011
Larry (McKay) McDonald 52, of Fayetteville passed away Thursday June 9th. Mr. McDonald was born in Dallas, TX on February 20, 1959. He was the son of Wilburn”Tex” McDonald and Fern Seale McDonald. Larry was involved with many cha Read Obituary
A sympathy card has been sent to the family of Lawrence McDonald.
Larry was a good friend of old who I tried to locate today - only to find that he passed away three months ago.
I met Larry on May 8, 1991 when, as a DJ at KISR Radio, he came in to do a discovery flight promo for TAC Air in Ft. Smith (the company I flew for at the time).
I took Larry, Alice and Laura up for a flight, he and I talked about it on the radio the next day, and Larry and I became fast friends.
Over the years he was able to go on several flights with me when I flew for a nursing home company out of Fort Smith.
On one flight we were returning from Springfield, MO, where, once I let my boss off the plane, Larry and I headed to Bass Pro Shops. While there, I purchased a crossbow.
During the flight back to FSM Larry sat in the back of the plane, eating snacks, drinking sodas, and basically "harassing" the pilot (me).
I began to harass back, and at one point, when I delivered a zinger to him, Larry replied, "I am going to put this crossbow together and shoot you with it!" My boss rolled with laughter - and in the four years I worked for him - never let me forget that comment!
Larry and I, on one occasion, traveled to Mt. Home, AR and went trout fishing. That day we had a great time - and caught one lousy fish! The next day on his morning show, Larry calculated all we had spent, and what that one fish cost per pound - inviting callers to talk about their fish stories.
Once, during an extended period of unemployment, Larry traveled with me by car from Tulsa to Houston, where I had a job interview. This time offered Larry and I the chance to really talk as never before; and I saw the serious side of Larry few were honored to see.
I only wish I had gotten back in touch with Larry sooner - I thought about him a million times in the last decade since taking a job out of state.
Larry's name came up last night when my wife and I were talking, so I decided to look him up and get in contact with him. I am so heartbroken to learn of his death. Larry really was a good friend and a good person.
Goodbye friend - YOU TRULY ARE MISSED.
Kelly Sweeten
PS
Laura McDonald - If you read this please contact me. I would like to talk to you about your Father.
405-303-0020
My heart goes out to Candace, Jim and most especially Laura during this sad time. Larry will be missed by many. Rest in peace.
My prayers are with you, I knew Larry through work (Heartland Payment Systems) & I thought very highly of him.
My condoles to Larry's family. Larry and I spoke all the time at Heartland Payments Systems and he was always a joy to work with. He made me laugh and smile and he will be sorely missed.
Larry was a good friend, colleage, and person in general. He made the days shine. He will sure be missed. My condolences.
Larry will be missed by all who knew him.
Larry was a great man and friend. He always put other people first before himself. We will miss you Larry!
we will miss you buddy, you got me thru some rough times with your prayers, thank you,and my prayers are with your Daughter.
Dearest Laura, Candice and Jim,
I had the great pleasure of calling Larry my friend and collegue for many years. The feelings of joy and excitement were shared by all in the room everytime Larry showed. The event (whatever it was) couldn't get started until he and Alice were there.
He added his own style and charm to everything he did; a radio show, hosting a live event, singing with Songbird Karaoke or just enjoying a moment of calm with him before the storm that was to be the evening.
Larry genuinlly cared about his friends, co-workers and family and it showed through his smile and twinkeling eyes most of the time. He put his heart and soul into any charitable event or serious, one-on-one conversation about life.
Larry inspired me in his unwaving love for Alice, his passion for his craft and, later, in his love for God and helping youth in the Fayetteville area find their own path to The Lord.
There was never a time that I wasn't proud of who Larry was nor the gift of being his friend.
The last time I saw Larry was last year at the benefit roast for Cindy Wilson. He still had that twinkle of mischief in his eye and the quick snap of his wit but there was something greater than that that was evident. It was the presents of God's saving grace shinning through and lighting a whole new world for my old friend. It made me feel thankful and overjoyed for the peace he had aquired. He diserved it and it was a long time coming.
Rest with The Lord, my Brother and know that your inspiration still lives and still gives me hope to this day.
I am missing you right now.
Guys, please know that your Dad and Brother was loved by many and that he gave more love than he received. And that was fine with him.
With Love and Thanks,
Mark Scott
