Christopher McDonald Obituary Christopher "Chris" Marvin McDonald, 53, of Lubbock passed from this life on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones. He was born on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 1960, the son of William Joe McDonald and Barbara Sue (Smith) McDonald. Chris graduated Monterey High School in 1979, and shortly thereafter began building on what became his lifelong carrier as a father and professional truck driver. With 27 years driving experience, Chris spent his last 5 years training new drivers for Groendyke Transport in Lubbock. He loved to work, fish, play games of chance and spend time with family and friends. Chris was a very patient and gentle man. His memories will live on and he will truly be missed by all who knew him. Chris is preceded in death by his Father, William Joe McDonald; Sister, Rosemary Holloway. Those left to cherish his memory include his Mother, Barbara Taber; three daughters, Jennifer Juarez and husband John of Plainview, TX., Celeste McDonald of Porterville, CA., Samantha McDonald of West Hollywood, CA.; one son, Christopher McDonald of Porterville, CA.; two sisters, Ellen Tedder of Lubbock, Karla Durham and husband Mark of Lubbock; three grandchildren, Ivan, Gavin and Madeleine Juarez; five nephews, Alan Tedder, Rusty, Adam and wife Kayli, Bobby and Lane Durham; and many very dear friends. A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 27, 2013 at First Baptist Church, 102 S Monroe Avenue, New Deal, TX with Rev. Danny Jackson officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to Agape Funeral Chapel, Lubbock. Flowers will be received at the church, the day of the service, between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. The McDonald family would like memorial contributions, in honor of Chris, be made to Odyssey Hospice 1717A Norfolk Avenue 4th Floor Lubbock, TX 79416 or www.odyssey-healthcare.com