Ralph E. McDonald Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ralph E. McDonald of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, who passed away on December 8, 2025, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ralph E. McDonald or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles McDonald and Rittie Gilreath McDonald; and his daughter April McDonald. He is survived by: his wife Sharon Ross Vassey; his children, Amy Knight (Adam) of Gastonia, NC, Ashley Crump of Gastonia, Joshua "Josh" Vassey (Rebecca) of Kings Mountain and Jennifer Proctor (Jonathon "Jon") of Kings Mountain; his siblings, Sandy McDonald of Gastonia, David McDonald (Amy) of Kings Mountain and Ricky McDonald (Crystal) of Forest City, NC.; his grandchildren, Jared (Bailee), Machaela (Dale), Tyler, Mackenzie, Parker and Paisley; his great grandchildren, Ashlynn, Lilly and Delilah; his friend Juanita Kirk; and his pet Jade. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
