Howard Andrew McDonald, 78, of Richmond, died Thursday, February 11, 2021, at Northland Rehabilitation Center in Kansas City.

Howard was born on October 2, 1942, in Richmond, the son of John and Mildred (Brown) McDonald.

Survivors include: two brothers, J.C. (Norma) Brown of Excelsior Springs and Pernell McDonald of Topeka, KS; aunt, Vena Belle Smith of Atlanta, GA; special friend, Karen Brown, many nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Ray Brown and Charles Brown, and two sisters, Addie Mae Huff and Mildred Davis.

Howard was reared and educated in Richmond and graduated from Richmond High School in 1960.  After high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Army, during Vietnam.  After being honorably discharged from the Army, he worked as a Certified Nurses Aid at the VA Hospital in Leavenworth, KS.  Howard owned and operated his own car detailing business in Richmond, McDonald's Detailing.  He also worked at the Lake City Arsenal.  Howard loved target shooting and participating in Martial Arts, "Karate."  He was a member of the Mason's and belonged to the masonic lodge in Lexington.  He was also a member of the Second Baptist Church in Richmond.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Memorial services with inurnment will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, February 19, 2021, at the Missouri State Veteran's Cemetery in Higginsville.  Full military honors to be provided by the United States Army and the Ray County Veterans.  Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge of arrangements.  Please share your memories of Howard with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .