With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Billy Hayden McDonald Sr. of Hallsville, Texas, who passed away on April 5, 2023 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Billy Hayden McDonald Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, George Hayden McDonald and Willie Dee Bailey McDonald; his siblings, Sally McDonald Barker Dyer and George Robert "Bobby" McDonald; and his great great grandchild Waylon Jack Morris.

He is survived by : his brother Michael McDonald; his children, Bill McDonald, Jr. (Lisa), Tim McDonald (Terry) and Beth McDonald Godsey (Mike); his grandchildren, Wendi McDonald Russell Barker, Holli McDonald Ellison, Ashley Tatarchuk, Austin Tatarchuk, Katy McDonald Myers, Jacqueline McDonald Graham, Brandon Hearnsberger, Lindsey Godsey Brown and Weston Godsey; and his extended family, Karen Moore Long (Jeff), Charlie Moore (Shellie), Kristen Long Culver and Kelly Long. He is also survived by 16 great grandchildren and one great grandson due July, 2023; and 5 great, great grandchildren.

Memorials may be given to East Texas Alzheimer's Alliance, 3122 Nealy Way, Ste 203, Longview, Texas, 75605.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
WELCH FUNERAL HOME