Donald O. McRae Sr., 1931-2019

Mr. McRae was born July 1, 1931, in Youngstown, a son of Raymond Sr. and Susan Jackson McRae.

Mr. McRae was a graduate of East High School. He had been employed as a brick mason with Youngstown Sheet & Tube for more than 33 years and was the founder of McRae Construction Co,

He was an avid fisherman, and loved working on small engines and gardening.

He was a faithful member of Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church, was the van driver for almost 30 years, and served in the Men’s Department. He leaves to cherish his memory but rejoice in his peace his children, two daughters, Deborah McRae and Phyllis McRae both of Youngstown; four sons, Donald Jr. of Pensacola, Fla., Joseph of Hickory, N.C., and Michael and Dennis, both of Youngstown; three sisters, Betty Butler and Gwen Weaver, both of Youngstown, and Dorothy McRae of Columbus; two brothers, Robert McRae of Youngstown and Harold McRae of Chicago, Ill..; several stepchildren; his long-time companion, Magnora Mitchell; and a host of grandchildren, grea-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Lillie McRae, and his second wife, Geraldine Smith McRae; two brothers, Raymond Jr. and Lowell McRae; and four sisters, Annie Brown, Mildred Watson, Evelyn Mullens and Geraldine Menter.

Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, at Rising Star Baptist Church. Friends may call at the church from 10 to 11 a.m., one hour prior to the services.

Arrangements were entrusted to L. E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.

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