of North Little Rock, AR
April 8, 1931 - October 29, 2022
Floyd James McDonald, age 91, passed away from natural causes on October 29, 2022 in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
Floyd was born on April 8, 1931 in Bismarck, Arkansas to James and Kester McDonald. One of seven children (3 girls and 4 boys), he spent his childhood working on his father's farm, going to the local rural school and playing with his brothers and sisters.
On the 13th of August 1950, he married the love of his life, Marjorie Sue McDonald, the third daughter of Rush and Thelma Sulton of Malvern, Arkansas. Together, they raised three sons, Daryl, Daniel and Timothy and were loving and supportive parents, who worked hard so that their children could have a better life than they had growing up.
Floyd retired from the Arkansas Department of Health, where he worked as the Sanitarian Supervisor. He enjoyed his job, was respected and made good friends there.
Floyd was a faithful member of First Assembly of God in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He served the church for many years as a greeter and did hospital visitation.
Floyd cared for his family deeply and worked hard to make sure the people he loved were provided for.
But to Floyd, his most important job was to make sure his children had a relationship with Christ. He prayed for and encouraged his family to find God and attend church. It didn't matter what mistakes you had made, or what kind of person you had been, to him all that mattered was that you had found salvation in Christ and were on your way to heaven. Floyd loved his family, his friends and his church family - they were the center of his life.
Floyd is survived by his wife of seventy-two years, Marjorie Sue McDonald of North Little Rock, Arkansas and their three sons, Daryl McDonald (Carolyn), Daniel McDonald (Lori), Timothy McDonald (Tamisha). He has three grandchildren and ten great-grand-children.
Visitation will be Saturday, November 5 at 10:00 a.m. and funeral services at 11:00 a.m. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 JFK Blvd., North Little Rock. Private graveside will be held by the family at Forest Hills Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First NLR Mission's Program, 4500 West Commercial Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72116.
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5 Condolence(s)
Charles Gray
Friday, November 4, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My folks and I moved just down the street on Hill Lane in 1962 when I was about to start the 4th grade, and Dan was the first and best friend that I made. I probably spent more afternoons and evenings playing at his house than I did my own. Floyd and Sue always made me feel welcome and at home. Those times and Floyd and Sue are some of my fondest memories growing up. -- Charlie the Tuna (that's what Floyd always called me because of the Starkist Tuna commercials that were popular back then).
Greg W. Hogue
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Floyd was the first person I met in Pulaski County Health Office when I started so many years ago. I immediately felt like I had known him all of my life. His kind soft words were appreciated by this young novice Sanitarian. So glad I had the opportunity to know him.
Jane Dunn
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
So very sorry to hear of Floyd’s death. I always enjoyed working with him when our responsibilities overlapped the county lines. I knew he would do the right thing, and he knew how to handle sticky situations. He knew the rules and regulations and did his best to see that they were followed. I always appreciated him and knew I could count on his help.
Jane Dunn
Harold and Pam Freeman
Monday, October 31, 2022
So sorry for your loss. We enjoyed the times we spent together. Praying for peace and comfort as well as healing. We love y’all.
Richard McDonald
Monday, October 31, 2022
Floyd McDonald, my uncle, was one of the most Christ like and deeply spiritual men that I have ever known. Floyd was there for my father as a loving brother until his passing in 2005. There has never been any man who has tried harder to serve the Lord than Floyd McDonald. Rest in peace dear uncle until we meet again at Jesus’ feet.â£ï¸ðŸ™â¤ï¸