Charles William McDonald Jr. 73 passed away Friday October 2nd 2026 at his home in Christopher.
He was born June 4th 1953 to Charles William McDonald Sr and JoAnn (Williams) McDonald at the Miner’s Hospital in Christopher.
He is survived by his Daughter Chasity McDonald Shaffer of Christopher. His baby sister Carolyn McDonald Burzynski and brother-in-law Randy Burzynski of Mulkeytown. 4 grandchildren Savannah Shaffer of Coello, Amber Whitt of Christopher, Grant Shaffer of Benton and Ashley Shaffer of Benton. 1 Great Granddaughter Everleigh Whitt of Christopher. He is also survived by 1 niece Sarah (Mike) Thuilliez of Coello. 2 Nephews Justin (Cortney) Burzynski of Christopher, Jarrod (Alyssa) Burzynski of Mulkeytown.
He is also survived by 2 great nieces Hanna Burzynski and Emma Burzynski. 3 Nephews Jacob (Regan) Burzynski Tyler (Kayla) Thuilliez. Gunner Burzynski. 2 great nieces Kelsea and Harper Thuilliez. 1 great nephew Grayson Thuilliez. 1 great nephew on the way in February. He is also survived by several cousins and many friends he has known thru the years. Charles went by several different names Jr to his sister. Uncle Jr to his nieces and nephews, Uncle Ju Ju to his great niece. And everyone in town knew as Charlie Mac and probably a few other names.
He was born and raised in Christopher. In his younger days he mowed grass, went fishing with his Dad on the Ohio River in the summer. He played Basketball at CES and CCHS school in Christopher. Worked a while for Sportland Liquors, Towers Mine Tool. He was also a very good carpenter doing many roofing and siding jobs in the area. He was a member of the CCHS Class of 1972. He was a very hard headed guy all his life and proved it to the very end by showing he was still in control, but he had a heart of gold to those who knew him.
Charles was preceded in death by his Dad on January 8th 1972 and his Mom on November 2nd 2007. As requested his body will be cremated and there will be no service. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations to “It’s all about the kids” Christmas Toy Drive for kids in foster care with Caritas Family Solutions. For several years now he has made a cash donations to this Toy Drive that is hosted by his sister Carolyn Burzynski and Family. Donations can be sent in his memory to Carolyn Burzynski 7725 Clayborne St Mulkeytown Il. 62865 or PayPal account cburzynski59@gmail.com
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