John W. McDonald Jr., age 65, of Stockbridge passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2011. John was predeceased by his mother, Ruth McDonald & brother Billy Buchanan. He is survived by his wife, Kathy McDonald; five children, Donna Ford, Cindy Barnett, Stacey Fuller, Jennifer Brooks, Buddy McDonald, Rich Tate; father, John W. McDonald Sr.; two sisters, Laverne Reece,Carolyn Wheeler; eleven grandchildren and extended family members. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Horis A. Ward's Fairview Chapel with Pastor Greg Lee officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday August 19th from 6-8 p.m. Horis A. Ward's Fairview Chapel 770-474-1231.