Obituary of Archie Mac Donald

Archie E. Mac Donald Native of Northfield, MN Archie E. Mac Donald, age 65, of Powells Point, NC passed from this earthly life Monday afternoon to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born March 3, 1939 to Ruthella (Brown) and Donald Mac Donald. He was preceded in death by his parents. He grew up in Brattleboro, VT and Northfield, MN before becoming involved in the hardwood lumber business. Archie later spent many years in the La Crosse, WI area, most notably as owner of Mac Donald & Owen Lumber Company, before retiring to North Carolina. He was a veteran of the US Army. One of Archie’s greatest loves was sharing the Word of God, and he found ample opportunity to teach and minister in a variety of settings. He served as Chairman of the Church at Bethany Evangelical Free Church in La Crosse, WI, as Chairman of the Deacon Body at Poplar Branch Baptist Church, as teacher in seminars and Bible studies, and was a licensed minister in the Baptist Church. Archie is survived by his loving wife Zandra, and their children Heather (Mac Donald) & Gregory Blomberg of La Crosse, WI, Jeremy Casey, and Heather Casey of Atlanta, GA; grandson Jack Blomberg; and sister Mary Mac Donald of Prospect Heights, IL. Friends are invited to participate in a celebration of Archie’s life which will be officiated by his longtime friend, Pastor Joe Bubar, and by Pastor Bill Thorn at Poplar Branch Baptist Church in Poplar Branch, NC at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 1, with viewing from 1:00- 2:00 p.m. at the church. There will be a time of fellowship and refreshments in the Fellowship Hall following the service. The family will receive friends at the home, 217 Riverlane Road, Powells Point, NC. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrange-ments. You may sign the online guest register at www.twifordfh.com