Martin Jay Mcdonald

Martin McDonald, a valued Winthrop employee passed away Monday, November 2, 2015. He was 57 years old.
Martin loved Winthrop. He began his affiliation with Winthrop as a student in 1979 when he transferred from Bowling Green State University. In 1981, Martin received his BS degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Computer Science. Then in 1989, he received his MBA. He is preceded in death by his parents Donald E. and Shirley Ann Riddle McDonald and sister in law Anita McDonald.

Martin had a warm, inviting personality with a wit that could brighten anyone's day. Martin was born with Cerebral Palsy, and although his physical mobility was limited, he was able to accomplish so much and inspire so many.
He will be missed by many.

A graveside service will be held at 10am Saturday November 7th, 2015 at Grandview Memorial Park Hollis Lakes in Rock Hill, SC.

He is survived by two brothers, William "Bill" McDonald of Fort Mill and Matthew McDonald (Tyanne) of Rock Hill; one nephew, Alan McDonald and two nieces, Kylie McDonald and Lynsey McDonald.

In lieu of flowers the family and friends are establishing a scholarship in Martin's name. Please send gifts designated in memory of Martin McDonald to The Winthrop University Foundation, 302 Tillman Hall, Rock Hill, SC 29733

Condolences to the family may be made at www.palmettofh.com.

Palmetto Funeral Home and Crematory of Fort Mill is serving the McDonald family.

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