Larry E. McDonald

Larry E. McDonald, 68, of Center, Texas, passed away on November 8, 2024, surrounded by loved ones in Dallas, Texas.  He was born on November 19, 1955, in Houston, Texas, to the late Nolan McDonald and Virginia (Parker) McDonald.  

Funeral service will be held at 2PM on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas, with Bro. Micah McArthur and Bro. Rusty Hall officiating. 

Visitation will be held prior to the service on Sunday, November 10, 2024, beginning at 12PM at Mangum Funeral Home.

Larry was raised in Goober Hill community. He graduated from Shelbyville High School Class of 1974. Larry met the love of his life, Larenda Bailey, through a mutual friend in Shelbyville. The two became best friends and married on July 9, 1976. They raised three wonderful children. Larry enjoyed hunting, traveling with family, and operating equipment. He enjoyed mowing, outdoors, and working with his tractor. He also loved going out to eat and watching television when he had the opportunity. Most of all Larry was a family man. Spending time with his family and supporting his grandchildren was what he enjoyed the most.  

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Larenda Bailey McDonald.

Children,
Casey Lovell and husband Bradley
Lindsey Snell and husband Stephen
Jason McDonald and wife Lyndy

Grandchildren, 
Dillan Snell and Dyana Buenrostro
Delane Lovell
Kylie Snell
Carsey Lovell
Dallas McDonald
Denver McDonald
Tenley Snell
Landry McDonald
Landyn McDonald

Brother, 
Gary McDonald and wife Angela

Sister,
Tammy Steptoe and husband Bruce

Sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law,
Rhonda and Wesley Warr
Renea and Jesse Rich
Inette and Dave O’Neal
Marla and Russell Coy

Numerous nieces and nephews

Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Nolan and Virginia McDonald, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jimmy and Betty Faye Bailey. 

Pallbearers serving will be Dave O’Neal, Russell Coy, Dustin Bailey, Ryan Mackey, Kevin Rash, Carl Goodwin, Michael Henry Bush, and Ray Stroope.

Honorary pallbearers serving will be Wesley Warr, Jesse Rich, Richard Tomlin, Dewayne Jacobs, and Jerry Raymond.