In Memory Of
Willie S. Mcdonald
1947
2016
Willie S. Mcdonald
May 6, 1947 — April 19, 2016
Willie S. McDonald, 68 of Junction City, Kansas transitioned on April 19, 2016 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas. Services will on Friday, April 29, 2016 at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery in Manhattan, Kansas at 2:00 pm. The family will greet friends on Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Chapel, 203 N. Washington, Junction City.
Willie was born on May 6, 1947 in Belle Glade, Florida to Freddie & Willie Lee (Griston) McDonald. He graduated from Lakeshore High School in Belle Glade, Florida in 1965. He moved to Ft. Riley in 1972 and was a veteran of the United States Army. Willie made Junction City his home after he discharged from the military. His career after the military was spent at Montgomery Ward, Wal Mart and most recent Junction City transportation for fourteen year.
Willie spoke with meaning and power and strived to educate, empower and strengthen his family. He wanted us to fulfill our deepest desires, he always made it a key point to speak your desires into existence. He built up the spirit of each and every family member and encouraged us to speak life to our situation. He was an avid reader, artist, wood carver and he had a keen interest in lives of African American people, history and art.
Willie was preceded in death by his parents and eight siblings. Surviving Willie is his brother Jimmy McDonald of Belle Glade, Florida and his sister Neona La Salle of West Palm Beach, Florida. Willie met his future wife Junction City resident Patricia Pendelton in 1972. They married in 2001 in Topeka, Kansas and have been a couple for 46 years. Other survivors include: son, Allen Pendelton (his wife Ayana) of Washington DC; three daughters, Annette Marie (her husband DeWayne) of Bloomington, Illinois; Adrain Margerita and Imani Johari both of St. Paul, Minnesota; two grandchildren, Dedrain Imani Davis and Sherraina Jefferson of Washington DC. In addition, Willie and Patricia were legal guardians to Kasiem Tyrone Walker, Kahlil Dominique Walker, Jayden, Daijah and D'Asia Stennis.
Willie had numerous beloved nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives.
Among the long list of accomplishments Willie graduated from Kansas State University. As a member of the black student union at KSU he helped create the "We Are the Dream" mural which was dedicated in 1980 and is hanging on the fourth floor of Hale Library. He also owned and operated "Cultural Connections" an African inspired artifact and gift shop in Junction City. Lastly, he received his Ministerial license.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be sent to Homecare & Hospice Inc. 3801 Vanesta drive, Manhattan, Kansas.
Peace
Willie was born on May 6, 1947 in Belle Glade, Florida to Freddie & Willie Lee (Griston) McDonald. He graduated from Lakeshore High School in Belle Glade, Florida in 1965. He moved to Ft. Riley in 1972 and was a veteran of the United States Army. Willie made Junction City his home after he discharged from the military. His career after the military was spent at Montgomery Ward, Wal Mart and most recent Junction City transportation for fourteen year.
Willie spoke with meaning and power and strived to educate, empower and strengthen his family. He wanted us to fulfill our deepest desires, he always made it a key point to speak your desires into existence. He built up the spirit of each and every family member and encouraged us to speak life to our situation. He was an avid reader, artist, wood carver and he had a keen interest in lives of African American people, history and art.
Willie was preceded in death by his parents and eight siblings. Surviving Willie is his brother Jimmy McDonald of Belle Glade, Florida and his sister Neona La Salle of West Palm Beach, Florida. Willie met his future wife Junction City resident Patricia Pendelton in 1972. They married in 2001 in Topeka, Kansas and have been a couple for 46 years. Other survivors include: son, Allen Pendelton (his wife Ayana) of Washington DC; three daughters, Annette Marie (her husband DeWayne) of Bloomington, Illinois; Adrain Margerita and Imani Johari both of St. Paul, Minnesota; two grandchildren, Dedrain Imani Davis and Sherraina Jefferson of Washington DC. In addition, Willie and Patricia were legal guardians to Kasiem Tyrone Walker, Kahlil Dominique Walker, Jayden, Daijah and D'Asia Stennis.
Willie had numerous beloved nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives.
Among the long list of accomplishments Willie graduated from Kansas State University. As a member of the black student union at KSU he helped create the "We Are the Dream" mural which was dedicated in 1980 and is hanging on the fourth floor of Hale Library. He also owned and operated "Cultural Connections" an African inspired artifact and gift shop in Junction City. Lastly, he received his Ministerial license.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be sent to Homecare & Hospice Inc. 3801 Vanesta drive, Manhattan, Kansas.
Peace
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Thursday, April 28, 2016
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