Michael Joe McDonald, 68, of Tiline passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Parkview Nursing & Rehab in Paducah.
Michael was the former owner and operator of McDonald Trucking his friends new him as "Potbelly Stallion". He was a member of Sugar Creek Baptist Church. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting, fishing, going to truck shows. He loved his dogs.
He is survived by one son, Michael Brandon (Tara) McDonald; three grandchildren, Madison McDonald, Evan McDonald, and Audree McDowell; one brother, Randall McDonald.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Dilly McDonald; one son, Joseph Derek McDonald; and his parents, Robert and Ernestine McDonald.
Friends may visit the family from 3:00pm to 6:00pm on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Smith Funeral Chapel in Smithland.
Online condolences may be left at www.smithfc.com.
Smith Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the McDonald family.
