Elman Bruce McDonald Obituary

We bid farewell to Elman Bruce McDonald of Drakesboro, Kentucky, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 31, 2026 at the age of 83. Elman touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Marilyn McDonald; his parents, Elman McDonald and June McDonald; his sister Peggy Grissom; his brothers-in-law, Danny Grissom and Ray Newman; his brother Terry McDonald; and his close friend Adelia Woodson.

He is survived by: his sons, Darien McDonald (Lana) of Bowling Green, KY and Dewayne McDonald (Erica) of Bowling Green, KY; his granddaughter Makenzie Holman (Cash) of Brentwood, TN; his great grandchild Maxwell Crews Holman; and his siblings, Barbara Newman of Evansville, IN, Roger McDonald (Donah) of Hanson, KY and Kevin McDonald (Sandra) of Bowling Green, KY..

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Hospice, The Heartford House in Owensboro, KY.