Charles McDonald Obituary
Charles McDonald of Auburn, Alabama passed away on October 18, 2026. Charles, born on November 1, 1940, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Charles McDonald to show support.
Charles will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Charles will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Charles’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Julian A. McDonald and Ruth M. McDonald; and his wife Sally Kinney McDonald of Montgomery, AL. He is survived by: his children, Laura M. Beene (Eric) of Burke, VA and Howard A. McDonald (Nancy) of Auburn, AL; and his grandchildren, Patrick Beene of Auburn, AL, Michael Beene of Burke, VA, Blair DeRuiter (Alex) of Auburn, AL and Lauren Patterson of New York City, NY..
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 21st 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Founder's Chapel at Auburn United Methodist Church (137 S Gay St, Auburn, AL 36830). A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 21st 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Charles' memory to CARE Humane Society or the Food Bank of East Alabama.
