Jerry "Butch" McDonald

Jerry “Butch” McDonald, 68, of Nowata, died Sunday in Tulsa. Jerry, or Butch as he was known, was born the son of Jack and Nadene (Henson) McDonald on July 10, 1949 in Spavinaw, OK. Born and raised in the area he graduated from Strang High School in 1967. Butch joined the U.S. Army and served in the 5th Special Forces with the 101st Cavalry division in Vietnam. During his service he was ranked as the third highest National Army Marksman. He was awarded numerous metals for his service including the Bronze Star Medal with Valor. Once stateside he was stationed in Fort Carson with the Military Police. After his honorable discharge he continued a career in law enforcement serving as Oologah’s first police officer in 31 years, Collinsville, Pryor, Chelsea, Deputy Sheriff in Mayes County and ending his 44 year career as Chief of Police for Spavinaw, his birthplace. Butch met the love of his life Donna Jo Peace on a routine traffic stop. They went together for two years before marrying on Dec. 24, 1973. Just recently Butch accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior, and he and Donna attended the Dewey First Freewill Baptist Church together. Other than his family, Butch had many passions in life. Playing music: he could play any instrument he set his mind to. Motorcycles: he loved to ride and was a member of the Patriot Guard. Race car driver: he realized early on when he wasn’t winning races that the number one rule of racing was to throw away the rule book. Many people remember his purple race car. Sports cars: they had to be yellow. Family: he loved them dearly and he will be dearly missed by them. Butch is survived by his loving wife Donna of the home; two children, Dana Renea Colvin and David of Pryor, and Jerry Don McDonald and Cassandra of Nowata; one brother Darrell McDonald and Betty of Langley; three sisters Maryanne Adams and Jim of Tulsa, Susie Hardin and Russ of Disney and Donna Fagan of Disney and four grandchildren, Paul Thomas Smith Jr, Felicia Renea Smith, Brittney Nicole McDonald and Jerry Martin McDonald. Butch’s family will receive friends at the Davis Family Funeral Home, 918-534-3030, 113 S. Osage (Hwy. 75), Dewey, on Friday, Jan. 12, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at West Oak Baptist Church. Interment will be at Ft. Gibson National Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared with Butch’s family at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com.

Jerry "Butch" McDonald

July 10, 1949 - January 7, 2018