Mr. Douglas Alton McDonald, 67, of Grenada, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Douglas was born on October 31, 1957, in Grenada to William Thomas McDonald and Sarah Annalees Shelton McDonald. He spent many years working as a riverboat pilot for Exxon and later worked at Hankins Lumber Company. Following his retirement, Douglas joined the staff of the Grenada Golf and Racquet Club. He treasured his time on the golf course and the many friendships he cultivated there.

An outdoorsman at heart, Douglas enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and growing flowers. Gifted with a green thumb, he took great pride in caring for his plants and watching them flourish. Above all, he cherished spending time with his family and friends. Douglas was a member of Bethel Methodist Church. He will be remembered for his friendship, his love of the outdoors, and the many special memories he shared with those who knew and loved him.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, October 16, 2026 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service with Rev. Rick Shepherd officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethel Cemetery in Carroll County. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Friday at McKibben and Guinn.

Survivors include his wife, Tanya Lott McDonald; daughter, Heather McDonald Sterling(John Wesley) of Grenada; son, Cole McDonald of Grenada; sister, Liz McDonald Barham of Grenada and three grandchildren, Hayden Lee Dungan, Lillian Lipe and Aurelia McDonald.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mary Joyce McDonald.

Johnny Allen, Kenny Bradford, William Earl DeLoach, Rodney Edwards, Jeff Vincent and Chad Whitten will honor Douglas by serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers are Pate Brown and Pete Whitten.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).