Wilmer "Mackey" Allen McDonald III of Raeford died Wednesday, July 8, 2020 in his home at the age of 51.
He was born in Cumberland County on August 6, 1968 to Wilmer Allen McDonald Jr. and Betty Faulkner McDonald. He was exceptionally talented during his lifetime. During his middle school career, he and his friends began a band in which he played the guitar. Before graduating from Hoke County Schools in 1982, he owned and operated a Tae Kwon Do Martial Arts Class above what used to be Howell Drug. After high school he attended and graduated Cum Lade with a bachelor's degree in Broadcasting from UNC Pembroke. He co-owned and operated TV 33 in Myrtle Beach. During his ownership of the television station he would often travel to Costa Rica where he promoted an advertising station locally. He also owned the safezone.com where he advertised and sold self-defense items. He was preceded in death by his uncle, James Dodrill and his cousin, Chris Dodrill.
He is survived by his son, Maddox McDonald of Jacksonville; his parents, Wilmer Allen McDonald Jr. and Betty Lee McDonald of Raeford; his sister, Heidi McDonald of Southern Pines; his niece, Mallory McDonald of Southern Pines; and his cousin, Travis Dodrill of Spindale.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.