Mr. James A. "Speed" McDonald

January 13, 1940 - March 31, 2012

Mr. James A. "Speed" McDonald, 72, of Sumner died Saturday March 31, 2012 at his residence as a result of an accident. The graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday April 3, 2012 at the McDonald Family Cemetery. Mr. McDonald was born on January 13, 1940 to the late Dan and Ethelma Paulk McDonald in Worth County where he has lived all his life. Mr. McDonald was a self-employed electrician and a graduate of Sumner High School Class of 1959 and later graduated from Moultrie Technical College. He was a member of the Young Farmers Association, enjoyed working with his dogs, and loved mullet fishing, dancing and conversation with his friends. Survivors include his wife Karen Hawkins McDonald of Sumner; son, Greg McDonald (Merreann) of Bainbridge; grandchildren, Taylor, Grant and Brandi McDonald; brothers, Thomas McDonald (Ginger) of Sumner, Glen McDonald (Doris) of Sumner; sisters, Linda Adams of Hoschton , Melba Knight (Clark) of Tifton and Karen Roberts (Lee) of Albany. Family will receive friends at their residence, 336 Chapman Rd. Sumner, GA., or immediately following the graveside services Tuesday. For those desiring memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 323 Pine Ave. Albany, GA., 31701 or to your favorite charity. Sign our online guest registry at www.banksfh.com Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester is in charge of the arrangements. 229-776-2055