Jasper Carl McDonald

(August 25, 1939 – September 9, 2022)

Jasper Carl McDonald was born August 25, 1939, in Collins, Mississippi, and passed away September 9, 2022, at Ridgeland Place in Ridgeland, Mississippi.  He and his wife, Roanoke, were soon to celebrate their 64th anniversary and had been long time residents of the Jackson MS area.

He was a Residential Builder and he built and restored many beautiful homes during his career.  He was an active member of Christ UMC.  He loved his Sunday school class and the JOY (Just Older Youth) group and he eventually succumbed to Roanoke's begging him to sing in the Sanctuary Choir.  He was an active, longtime member of Walter Scott Coffee Club and the Lion's Club. He loved to travel and had been to 47 of the 50 states, Canada and Ireland. He volunteered as a driver for Meals on Wheels, Gleaners and the International Ballet Competition.

He is survived by his wife, Roanoke Campbell McDonald; sons, Boty (Cristy) McDonald of Madison, MS, and Bryan (Jackie) McDonald of Ridgeland, MS; Grandchildren, Savannah (A.J.) Selvaggio of Washington DC, Jaclyn McDonald of Nashville, TN, Drew McDonald of Madison, MS, Matt (Ashley Anne) McDonald of Jackson, MS, and Laura Beth (Dakota) Moorefield of Springfield, VA; and Great Grandchildren, Lilla McDonald and Isla Grace Moorefield.

He was predeceased by his mother and father, Richard Jasper McDonald and Kathleen Taylor McDonald and his brother, Mark McDonald.

Private Graveside Services, conducted by Dr. Jon McCoy of Christ UMC,  will be held for the family at 3:00 on Monday, September 12 at the Williamsburg UMC Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Williamsburg UMC, P.O. Box 1431, Collins, MS 39428 or to the Sanctuary Choir at Christ UMC, 6300 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS 39211.

Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com.