Kendall Ray McDonald
July 21, 2017
Kendall Ray McDonald of Charlotte, NC passed away on July 21, 2017. He was born in Southern Pines, NC on December 6, 1961, the son of Joe and Abby McDonald.
Memorial service will be held 3:00 PM, Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Powell Funeral Home Chapel, Southern Pines, NC
Kendall was a graduate of the University of NC at Chapel Hill with a BA in Psychology and had a career in the field of social services. His education, however, was carried on far beyond the classroom. He was an avid self-taught student of religion, philosophy, cosmology, quantum mechanics, art, music, health, and nutrition. He was an accomplished painter of landscapes and still life. He was a guitar player and was the author of several original songs. At the time of his death, he was working on a book on religion and philosophy.
Kendall was completely devoted to his family, spending much of his time finding ways to help them and to brighten their day. He was loved and cherished by his family and many friends. Kendall is survived by his parents Joe and Abby McDonald of Hoffman, NC; sisters: Lara Hill and Lia Scovil of Charlotte; brother Brenton McDonald of Charlotte; nephew Joseph Hill; and nieces Lee Hill, Paige Hill, Rayenne Scovil, and Ashlyn Scovil. He is also survived by many other loving relatives, including aunts, uncles, and cousins. He had an especially close lifelong relationship with his aunt Kasey McDonald Monroe.
He was preceded in death by his loving grandparents, Mildred McDonald and Ray McDonald of Southern Pines and Ruth and Alex Kennedy of Pinehurst.
Arrangement will be handled by Powell Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
Condolences on line at pinesfunerals.com
I’m so sorry.
So very sorry to hear of Kendall’s passing. So many fond memories of your wonderful family when we lived in Mexico City and our frequent visits. Losing a child is a heart breaking experience but may care and love of those around you provide comfort and pe
Dear Abby, Joe and family,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your son, Kendall. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Remember, memories last forever. I send my love. God Bless! Shirley Cox
Dear Joe and Abby,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your son, Kendall. Although I did not know him, I know this is a very difficult time for you. Life is precious, and to lose a child is especially difficult.
I cannot sa
Dear Abby and Joe,
I am saddened to read about the loss of your son. Please accept my sincere condolence. When we lose a child it is an upside down world. I truly know how you feel.
I am so very sorry. My thoughts are with you.
Joe and Abby, and family and friends of Kendall:
Thank you for letting us fellow travellers in SOS know of Kendall’s death July 21. Not knowing July 27 at the meeting, I reflect on the strength and peace you projected. I did think of your mas
Joe, Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless.
Peace and Love. Rick, Cinnamon and Sam
I am so so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. How terribly sad you must be. He sounds like he was an amazingly beautiful and kind human being. You can be very proud of that.
My sympathies are with you and your family.
Best,
Having seen you Thursday evening at SOS, sight of this news catches my breath with sympathy, and respect for your resilience.
Dear Abby, Joe, and Family,
How painful the loss of your son, Kendall. The space he filled in your lives can never be filled. The love you all shared remains. Please accept my sincere sympathy for what you are feeling now and in the future.
How terrible for you; I’m so sorry to hear about this.
Joe & Abby, The news of Kendall’s passing leaves my family and me deeply saddened. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Marsh
Dear Abby , Joe ,and family,
Larry and I are so sorry to hear about your son. I can’t even guess how you are feeling.
You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers . Please know that we love you .
Larry & Janet
Joe, Abby and Family
Although Sandy and I did not have the opportunity to know Kendall we were saddened to hear of his passing. Our thoughts are with you during this most difficult time and that the happy memories of his life will ease your pain.
To the Mc Donald family my condolences draw close to God and he will draw close to those broken heart and crushed in spirit. Psalms 34:18 James 4:8.
Dear Abby and Joe;
I am so sorry for your great loss. My thoughts are with you both.
With Condolences,
Barbara Sherman
Dear Abby and Joe, I just learned of your son’s passing and send you prayers of comfort and peace. I know there are no words to ease the great pain you and your family have but my belief is that he may be out of sight but always present in your hearts.
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Kendall met the test of a life well lived by the quality of service he has given to others. He enriched the lives of his family and friends and many others with his gentle and steadfast support especially in times of need. I have known Kendall since he wa
The entire team here at the community is saddened by your loss. Kendall was a long time resident here with us. We will miss seeing him take his daily strolls and stopping by to say hello. He was always so friendly and truly a great guy. Our thoughts and p
May your hearts find comfort in God’s Word where it states: ‘He will swallow up death forever, and the Lord will wipe the tears from all faces.’ (Isaiah 25:8) May your loved one awaken to a world where there will be peace, no sickness (Isaiah 33:24), and
I’m very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort through fond memories. And may the God of all comfort. Comfort you during this difficult time. Hosea 13:14, Philippians 4:6,7′
Dear Abby and Joe,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We know how devastating the loss of a son can be. We lost our son in 2006, but every day he is with us in our thoughts. We remember the fun and the good times. It sound
Dear Abby and Joe,
Fred and I were so sorry to read about your son’s passing. We can only offer our respect for what he accomplished in his life and our most sincere condolences.
Thinking of you, Carolyn and Fred
I am deeply saddened to hear the passing of a such a great guy. I am so sorry I could not make it to the service to meet all of you. I worked with him at WestMed from our first day in training until I went on my maternity leave and he was the one who orga