of Hot Springs, AR
August 14, 1948 - January 13, 2021
Dan Thomas McDonald passed away on January 13 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
If you knew Dan, you knew he loved to hunt and fish and regale everyone with stories about both. His favorite place to be was his deer camp. A perfect day would be for Dan to be hunting with one of his grandchildren. He taught hunters' education and enjoyed teaching.
Dan also was an avid reader, especially enjoying military history and John Grisham novels. Dan prided himself on being a good cook, sharing deer jerky, fish fries, and wild turkeys. He even won a chili cooking contest at Saline Memorial Hospital with his roadkill chili. He graduated from Benton High School in 1966. He then attended Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington, Missouri, graduating in 1969. He excelled in skeet shooting, being awarded Skeet Shooting Champion of Missouri in 1967.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Romie and Kathlyn McDonald of Benton. He is survived by his daughter, Jaime Keys and her husband, William, and two grandsons, Grayson and Grant, another daughter, Kristin M. Riggan, and her husband, Casey, and their two children, Declan and Randi, and one sister, Kathy McConnell.
A memorial service will be held at 1 pm., Monday, January 25, at
Roller-Alcoa, 6700 Alcoa Road in Benton.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to SOZO Recovery Center at 243 Nathan Terrace, Jessieville, AR 71949.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Hearth guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 100 people at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their masks before entering.
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21 Condolence(s)
Johnny A. Garrett
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
MY CHILDHOOD FRIEND, DANNY.
Anyone who knew him knew also God Broke the mold when He made that boy!!
I loved Daddy McDonald. Just the sound of his name invokes a big smile.
Blessings and prayers of comfort for his dear family. <><
With much love and respect,
Johnny Garrett
Matt 27:22(a). [the key to heaven depends on your answer. <>< ]
Sam White
Monday, January 25, 2021
Jamie im so sorry for the loss of your dad. My condolences to you and your family.
Michelle Broadway
Sunday, January 24, 2021
Love and prayers to the family. Dan was a kind man. Hugs to you Kathy.
Brenda Nobles
Saturday, January 23, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Annette Wright
Saturday, January 23, 2021
To the family .. my thoughts and prayers are being lifted for peace n comfort during this time ... i have lots of great memories of Dan from our days at Saline Memorial .. his love for cooking and hunting kept me with lots of goodies .. one of the most welcoming was awesome deer jerky and his giant chocolate chip cookies .. and he always had to get it a story of one of his fishing or hunting trips with his grandchildren or some story of his daughters .. he diffently touched lots of lives .. keep tight and always share the special stories of him and they will carry thru the hard days.
Tom & Ann Hudson
Friday, January 22, 2021
Thoughts are with Danny’s family. There are so many childhood memories that were shared and now treasured.
Andrea & Larry Warner
Friday, January 22, 2021
So sorry to hear of the loss of Dan. He was a great coworker here at Saline Memorial. He was always showing us pictures of his grandkids and telling stories. I don't think he ever meet a stranger.
He will definitely be missed by us all. Your all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sam Stueart
Thursday, January 21, 2021
I remember Dan from Scouts. I’m so sad to hear of his passing. My prayers are with the family.
Jackie & Carolyn Mills
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Dan was a good friend and coworker. We worked together for many years at Hoerner Box in Little Rock , and we continued to stay in touch thru all these years. He always had stories to tell and he was always showing pictures of his grandkids. He will definitely be missed!
Your all in our thoughts & prayers.
Becky Butler
Thursday, January 21, 2021
You touched a lot of life’s with your humor and spirit and will be missed greatly. You were a great friend and coworker. I know we’ll meet again in heaven. Prayers for your family.
Donna Cobb Curtis
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Hello, Kathy,
My heart breaks for you in the death of Danny. I am praying for you and your family.
With love to you. Donna Cobb Curtis
Ruthanne Murphy
Thursday, January 21, 2021
I’m so sorry dear friends. Thinking of you
and praying for comfort for you.
Gary Blacklock
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Sorry to learn about Danny. Condolences and prayers for all during this difficult time of sorrow and healing. God Bless you all. ðŸ™ðŸ™
LuAnn Sword
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Dan was a real hoot to be around, never a dull moment! He always had a story to share, some true some you just were not really sure about! But he could always make you laugh! He will definitely be missed!
Kerri Peden
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Sincerest condolences for your loss. Prayers for peace & grace.
Renee Baxley
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Prayers to the family! He always talked about his daughter's and grandsons at the hospital. He loved his family! He will be missed.
Marla Davies
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
You were a good friend during the saline hospital days. You'll be missed!
The Morgan Family
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Dan you were a great friend and great great person to work with. We will miss you dearly and you will forever be in our hearts. We love you and we are going to miss you.
Norma Mott
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Love and prayers.
Billie Beardsley
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Kathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you. â¤ï¸Billie
Janice L Broom
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Jamie, take care of yourself, it takes a lot of time to get through a loss like this. You have our thoughts and support. Love Aunt Jan and Uncle Mike.