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Edward "Eddie" Daniel McDonald, Jr.

1946 ∼ 2020

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Edward Daniel McDonald, Jr., 73, of Beaumont, passed away on June 20, 2020, at his residence in Beaumont.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday June 26, 2020 at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. A Visitation will be held Prior to the Memorial Service.

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on December 29, 1946, he was the son of Edward McDonald, Sr. and Virginia Stovall. Eddie was a hardworking man and a loving father. He graduated from Port Neches Groves High School and then attended and graduated from Lamar University. Eddie proudly joined the Beaumont Police Department on October 23, 1969 and devoted many years protecting his community. He retired from the force on December 31, 2004. He was also a valued member of the National Guard. Following the birth of his daughter Eddie devoted much of his time to her. Eddie loved spending time at the beach. Eddie’s memory will forever live on in the hearts and minds of the people who had the honor of knowing him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward McDonald, Sr. and Virginia Stovall and his sister, Linda Barbay.

He is survived by his ex-wife and caregiver, Daylis Estevez; daughter, Elizabeth Virginia McDonald; brother, Brent McDonald.

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Mike Kirkpatrick June 26, 2020
My deepest sympathies to Eddie's family. I retired from Jefferson County and knew him mostly through my good friend, Johnny Vickrey Sr. He will be missed. Mike Kirkpatrick
Amanda Sutliff June 24, 2020
I will miss you so very much, Uncle Eddie. I will always remember your unending love and kindness and generosity. Your smile and your laugh and your easy going nature made everybody want to be near you. Some of my favorite childhood memories took place at your beach cabin in Sandy Shores, where you spoiled us rotten and made us feel like anything was possible and the sky was the limit. You taught me so many life’s lessons there, like how to play 52 card pickup, how to catch a crab, how to drive standard on a Willys Jeep, how to eat chicken and dumplings, how to make a sunburn better, the list goes on and on. You always spoiled us rotten and made us feel so loved and special. Even when we grew up and had families of our own you continued to shower us with love. I will never forget you and will strive to show the same level of kindness and generosity that you gave so freely to all those in your life. We will miss you deeply. Love Always, Amanda McDonald Sutliff
Claybar Funeral Home June 24, 2020
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Lydia Walker June 23, 2020
Daylis. I met you at Lynda's visitation and enjoyed talking with you. I am so sorry to hear about Eddie. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Anonymous June 23, 2020
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Megan Tamporello June 23, 2020
Uncle Eddie will live in my heart forever! He was the kindest person and had a gift for making others feel welcome in his company. His beach cabin in Crystal Beach and the countless Summers we spent there shaped my childhood, and will always be some of my most treasured memories. From trips to the Yaga store, hours on the local water slide, and endless ice cream and candy runs, he spoiled us rotten and I never doubted his love for our family. He taught me how to drive a stick shift on a CJ-7 and always had the fastest and coolest Corvettes. He bought us pet ducks and hermit crabs every year, anything that would bring a smile to our faces. He was so loyal and not a year went by that he didn’t miss a Christmas or Birthday card. I will remember his laughter and smile, his gentle eyes and warm hugs. Heaven is brighter, Crystal Beach will have more vibrant sunsets, and no one will ever take the place of my sweet Uncle Eddie. :heart:-Megan McDonald Tamporello
Zack Shelton June 23, 2020
Eddie Mac was the man that made the badge. He stood behind it and worked hard not only to find the guilty but also help them become better people. Eddie was a cop's cop and he was my good friend. RIP
Anonymous June 22, 2020
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Bruce Thomason June 22, 2020
Eddie, thank you for your honorable service for so many years on the Beaumont Police Department’s Thin Blue Line. You are loved and missed by many. Rest In Peace, my friend.
Sandra Womack June 22, 2020
Eddie Mac was a good man and police officer. He will be sorely missed by many. Prayers for his family and Blue family.
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event Memorial Service

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schedule Friday, June 26, 2020 at 10:00 AM