Rodney Harrison McDonald, 74, of East Union, died Monday, August 20, 2007 at his home.

He was born March 23, 1933 in Harrison Co. to the late Benjamin C. & Leona Whitaker McDonald, was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a former employee of Ford Implement in Lexington.

Survivors include a son, Mark (Teresa) McDonald, Brooksville, FL, 3 daughters, Julie (Donald) Brewer & Teresa (Norman) Shrout, Carlisle & Cindy (John) Stone, Carson City, NV, 2 brothers, Buford McDonald, Lexington & Dennis McDonald, Carlisle, 2 sisters, Dora Norvell, Lexington & Evelyn Abnee, Carlisle, 5 grandchildren, Rebecca (Todd) Waits, Rachel Brewer, Brittany Watkins, & Tiffany & Courtney Watson and 2 great-grandchildren, Mary Grace Brewer & Ella Paige Waits.

He was also preceded in death by a son Bobby Gene McDonald a brother David Carlisle McDonald and 2 sisters, Linda Faulconer & Joredda Garrett.

No services are planned.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass.