Gregory M. McDonald, 76, of Marysville and Alpena, died Sunday, October 4, 2026.
He was born December 13, 1949 in Detroit to the late Melville and Wanda McDonald.
Gregory was a machinist and foreman for many years prior to his retirement. He was also a firefighter for several years with Pittsfield Township Fire Department. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting and spending time at his home in Alpena. He also enjoyed watching freighters on the river, riding motorcycles, and racing, showing and restoring cars. Greg was always a man of deep faith, serving the Lord for many years at Calvary Baptist Church as a trustee and Awana Leader. For the last few years, he attended Colonial Woods Missionary Church and Bible Study Fellowship in Port Huron.
He is survived by his daughter, Amanda (Bradlee) Snay; two grandchildren, Emilee and Averie Snay; and Amanda’s mother and stepfather, Diane and Ron Texter, who helped care for Greg for the past 15 years.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 12, 2026 in the Marysville Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Shaun Laurain will officiate.
Burial will be in Riverlawn Cemetery, Marysville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International. To send condolences, visit marysvillefuneralhome.com
