Shannon K Mcdonald

Obituary

MSG Shannon Keith McDonald (retired) was born July 27, 1972, in Gainesville, FL. After graduating from high school in Columbus, GA he left for boot camp one week later to join the US Army in July 1990 following the footsteps of his father and older brother. During his 20 year career Shannon traveled the US as well as overseas quickly moving through the ranks until he retired as a Master Sargent in April 2010. Shannon immediately started working for the Federal Government doing Security Network in Washington, DC.
Shannon married his wife Dawana R. Hopkins on August 18, 2007. They resided in King George, VA where they became members of Strong Tower Ministry. Even through his cancer diagnosis in 2006 Shannon continued to work and provide for his family. He enjoyed riding his "big" monster trucks, riding his Harley and barbecuing on the grill for family and friends.
Shannon Keith McDonald is survived by his wife Dawana and two children: Indya McDonald and Deonte Ballard, King George, VA, his parents CSM Clifford McDonald SR (ret) and Lula Mae McDonald, Hampton, VA, sisters: Chervise McDonald, Hampton, VA, HS1 Vikki Villoch King George, VA. Brother: SFC Clifford McDonald (ret )Chester, VA. Sister in law: MSG Lola McDonald Brother in law: Emiliano Villoch. Best friend: MSG Derrick Jeffrey (ret) and his wife Catina Jeffrey. neices: Sharakae, Jalissa, Khadesha, Kyla, Kiana, Victoria, Kiara, Jennnis, and Mackenzie. Nephew: Stann, Shae, DaShawn, DaShae, and DaShamar. Many aunts, uncles, in-laws, cousins and friends.