MULLINS — Surrounded by his loving family, Walter Kenneth McDonald, 73, was called home by his Lord on July 22, 2009. Recently retired from 22 years of service to the City of Mullins as former City Councilman and Mayor, Mr. McDonald and his wife Ann Brown McDonald own and operate Webster Manor in Mullins. Mr. McDonald, eldest son of the late Walter and Pauline Rogers McDonald of Latta, was preceded in death by his first wife Ruby Lois McInnis McDonald, infant son Michael Neal McDonald and brother Bill McDonald. He was a faithful member of Mullins First Baptist Church and the Mens Bible Class. Born May 17, 1936 in Latta, Mr. McDonald relocated to Mullins in 1955. After serving in the US Army, he worked as a department manager for the Thriftway Supermarket, a grocery store he later co-owned and operated as S&M Thriftway until 1986, when he and his beloved wife Ann purchased the now well known Webster Manor. Mr. McDonald was a former licensed real estate and insurance agent, past Rotary Club president and served on the Board of Directors of the Mullins Chamber of Commerce. Mr. McDonald is survived by his wife and 5 children: Chuck (Donna) Brown, Eddie (Dianne) McDonald, Vanessa (Rodney) Cox, William (Pattie) Brown and Missy (Keith) White; 9 grandchildren: Nick McDonald, Courtney Cox, Maegan Cox, Josh Brown, Kent McDonald, Delaney Brown, Austin White, Noah Brown and Landon White; 1 great-grandchild: Jack McCann Cox; a Sister: Jimmie Faye Moody; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Mullins First Baptist Church on Friday, July 24 at 4:00 P.M. and officiated by the Rev. Jim Kirkland and Dr. Kenneth Orbeck. Burial will follow in Devotion Gardens Cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Cox-Collins Funeral Home on Thursday, July 23 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, Mr. McDonalds family has requested memorials be made to Mullins First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 443, Mullins, S.C. 29574 or Shepherd Care Hospice, P.O. 392, Nichols, S.C. 29581. Because of their overflowing love and support to the family during this most difficult time, the McDonalds wish to offer a very special thank you to Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Orbeck; Mrs. Virginia Garris, RN; Ms. Debbie Ammons, CNA; Ms. Tina Brunson, CNA; and the entire staff of Shepherd Care Hospice. Published in the Morning News on 7/23/2009 **************Dell Deals: Treat yourself to a sweet deal on popular laptops! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1223100673x1201716527/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Faltfarm.mediaplex.com%2Fad%2Fck%2F12309%2D81939%2D1629%2D7)