Richard (Sonny) McDonaldwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on April 20, 1939 the son of the late Richard and Elsie Pitts McDonald.Mr. McDonald worked for Hassell and Hughes Sawmill. He had lived in the Clifton area most of his life and was a member of the House of Prayer.Mr. McDonald departed this life on Thursday, October 2nd, 2008 at the age of 69 years, 5 months, 12 days.Mr. McDonald is survived by several nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 sisters: Frances Owens, Kathleen Herndon, and Jimmie Katherine McDonald.