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Edward "Eddie" Daniel McDonald, Jr.

December 29, 1946 — June 20, 2020

Edward Daniel McDonald, Jr., 73, of Beaumont, passed away on June 20, 2020, at his residence in Beaumont.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday June 26, 2020 at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. A Visitation will be held Prior to the Memorial Service.

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on December 29, 1946, he was the son of Edward McDonald, Sr. and Virginia Stovall. Eddie was a hardworking man and a loving father. He graduated from Port Neches Groves High School and then attended and graduated from Lamar University. Eddie proudly joined the Beaumont Police Department on October 23, 1969 and devoted many years protecting his community. He retired from the force on December 31, 2004. He was also a valued member of the National Guard. Following the birth of his daughter Eddie devoted much of his time to her. Eddie loved spending time at the beach. Eddie’s memory will forever live on in the hearts and minds of the people who had the honor of knowing him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward McDonald, Sr. and Virginia Stovall and his sister, Linda Barbay.

He is survived by his ex-wife and caregiver, Daylis Estevez; daughter, Elizabeth Virginia McDonald; brother, Brent McDonald.
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Friday, June 26, 2020

Starts at 9:00 am (Central time)

Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home

1155 North 11th Street, Beaumont, TX 77702

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Memorial Service

Friday, June 26, 2020

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home

1155 North 11th Street, Beaumont, TX 77702

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