Francis Raymond MacDonald Jr., 81, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. Born November 9, 1938, in Waltham, Mass., he was a son of the late Francis and Evelyn Erickson MacDonald.

Mr. MacDonald was an avid golfer and played two or three times a week. He played hockey in his youth. Mr. MacDonald was a U.S. Navy veteran having served on the USS Intrepid. He was a loving husband to his wife and daughter. Mr. MacDonald retired to Cape Cod, where he enjoyed fishing and the beach. He later retired to Lake Norman and enjoyed living on the lake and watching the boats come in. He loved his grand dogs, especially Sophie.

Mr. MacDonald is survived by his wife, Helen Banis MacDonald; daughter, Kathryn MacDonald of Mooresville; brother, Richard MacDonald of Ft. Myers, Fla.; and nephew, Mark MacDonald of Los Angeles, Calif.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Piedmont Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 11, Mt. Mourne, NC 28123.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the family of Mr. MacDonald. Condolences may be made to the MacDonald family at www.cavin-cook.com.