With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joseph Graham MacDonald (Knoxville, Tennessee), who passed away on April 9, 2024 at the age of 72. 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 Elizabeth Elders; his parents, Sam MacDonald and Esther MacDonald; and his siblings, Anna McNair and John.

He is survived by : his daughters, Meghan MacDonald and Erin Barletta; his grandson Michael; and his siblings, Jim, Jeff, Danny, Liz Horton, Phillip, Claire Hyrka and Susan Wyatt. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Monday, April 15th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Rose Mann Heritage Chapel (6200 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919). A rosary was held on Monday, April 15th 2024 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the same location. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 16th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (711 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919). A graveside service was held on Tuesday, April 16th 2024 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery (1916 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Joe's memory to the Knoxville Knights of Columbus Emergency Fund, Smile Train and Covenant House.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rose Mortuary