Kelly Richard McDonald Jr. 
M, (1984 - 10 November 2002)
- Relationship
- 12th great-grandson of Herman Op Den Graeff
Kelly Richard McDonald Jr. was born in 1984. He was the son of Kelly Richard McDonald and Debbie Anita Brown. Kelly Richard McDonald Jr. died on 10 November 2002 at age 18 years.
From Gary R. Hawpe, ed. and Betty McDaniel, comp., 'Bridge Hid Body of Missing Man,' Van Bibber Pioneers E-Newsletter, Vol. 6 No. 2 (December 2002), pp. 8 - 9.
BRIDGE HID BODY OF MISSING MAN
'He was such a good kid --- so loveable.'
Donna Williams,
Friend
The body of an 18-year-old man missing for more than a week was found Sunday near a vehicle under the Blue River bridge 2.3 miles west of Blue on Highway 70.
Kelly Richard McDonald Jr. was the apparent victim of a single-vehicle accident, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
McDonald had been living with his grandparents in Durant and was employed at Legacy Floorcovering. When he failed to show up for work, his parents filed a missing persons report with the Durant Police Department.
According to the report, McDonald was last seen Saturday, Nov. 9, at Ace Billards on Durant's First Avenue.
'There was not a lot to go on,' said Assistant Police Chief Greg Pollock.
McDonald's parents gave his probable rout to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Trooper Mark Lambert flew the course in his plane and spotted the 1991 Honda four-door car 1t 7:45 a.m. Sunday.
According to the patrol, McDonald was westbound on Highway 70, hit the guardrail on the north side, went airborne and was thrown through the windshield and struck by the car. It came to rest in a dry river bed, not visible from the roadway.
The investigation involving trooper Steve Nabors, Ronnie Hampton and Mark Lambert with units from Bryan County Sheriff's Office determined the accident occurred at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 10.
But a person, who accurately described unique characteristics of McDonald's vehicle, claims to have seen McDonald eat breakfast about 8 a.m. Tuesday at Caddo Dairy Queen. The sighting is unconfirmed.
McDonald, who attended Rock Creek High School, had received his diploma through the alternative-education program just a few weeks ago.
He also had enlisted with the U.S. Navy.
'He was really excited about it,' said Donna Williams, whose family was close to McDonald. 'He was really proud to be going to do something to help somebody, to serve his country.
'He was such a good kid ---- so loveable.'
Durant Daily Democrat -- Durant, Bryan County, Oklahoma -- November 18, 2002 -- Monday -- Page #1 & 24.
From Gary R. Hawpe, ed. and Betty McDaniel, comp., 'Bridge Hid Body of Missing Man,' Van Bibber Pioneers E-Newsletter, Vol. 6 No. 2 (December 2002), pp. 8 - 9.
BRIDGE HID BODY OF MISSING MAN
'He was such a good kid --- so loveable.'
Donna Williams,
Friend
The body of an 18-year-old man missing for more than a week was found Sunday near a vehicle under the Blue River bridge 2.3 miles west of Blue on Highway 70.
Kelly Richard McDonald Jr. was the apparent victim of a single-vehicle accident, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
McDonald had been living with his grandparents in Durant and was employed at Legacy Floorcovering. When he failed to show up for work, his parents filed a missing persons report with the Durant Police Department.
According to the report, McDonald was last seen Saturday, Nov. 9, at Ace Billards on Durant's First Avenue.
'There was not a lot to go on,' said Assistant Police Chief Greg Pollock.
McDonald's parents gave his probable rout to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Trooper Mark Lambert flew the course in his plane and spotted the 1991 Honda four-door car 1t 7:45 a.m. Sunday.
According to the patrol, McDonald was westbound on Highway 70, hit the guardrail on the north side, went airborne and was thrown through the windshield and struck by the car. It came to rest in a dry river bed, not visible from the roadway.
The investigation involving trooper Steve Nabors, Ronnie Hampton and Mark Lambert with units from Bryan County Sheriff's Office determined the accident occurred at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 10.
But a person, who accurately described unique characteristics of McDonald's vehicle, claims to have seen McDonald eat breakfast about 8 a.m. Tuesday at Caddo Dairy Queen. The sighting is unconfirmed.
McDonald, who attended Rock Creek High School, had received his diploma through the alternative-education program just a few weeks ago.
He also had enlisted with the U.S. Navy.
'He was really excited about it,' said Donna Williams, whose family was close to McDonald. 'He was really proud to be going to do something to help somebody, to serve his country.
'He was such a good kid ---- so loveable.'
Durant Daily Democrat -- Durant, Bryan County, Oklahoma -- November 18, 2002 -- Monday -- Page #1 & 24.
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