Robert G. McDonald , age  84, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away July 14, 2026 at his residence.

Robert was born July 28, 1941 in Nelsonville, Ohio to Austin McDonald and Virginia “Jean” Cunningham McDonald. He worked in the oil fields on Oil Rigs; was a truck Driver; and loved his grandkids.                        

Surviving are his sons Greg (Jenny) McDonald of Stewart, Todd (Steve) McDonald of Washington D.C, Robert (Amber) McDonald Jr. of Lancaster.; daughter Rebecca (Charles) Clark of Logan; grandchildren Amanda McDonald, Ashley Miller, Stephanie Warren; great-grandchildren Corey McKnight, Leanne McKnight, Adam McKnight, Emma Miller, Alan Miller; siblings Calvin McDonald, Jim McDonald. Mary Pidcock, Judy Patton, Anita Jo Warren; and his partner Nancy Heller.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; 3 infant siblings; brothers Bill McDonald, John McDonald; sister Nora Simms; previous wives Shirley and Frances.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00P.M., Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Warren-Brown Funeral Home, Nelsonville, Ohio with Adam McKnight officiating. Burial will be in Knollwood Cemetery, Logan, Ohio.

Calling hours will be 11am -1pm Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made, in Robert’s name, to Shriver’s Hospice.