Mr. Bobby L. McDonald

April 16, 1954 - September 26, 2020

Mr. Bobby Lewis McDonald,66, of Peoria, IL departed this life on Saturday, September 26, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at 5:24 p.m., at OFS Richard L. Owens Hospice Home. Bobby was born April 16, 1954 in Poplar Bluff, MO to Johnny and Lela McDonald, Sr., and was raised in Peoria, IL. Bobby moved to Grand Rapids, MI and married his best friend Vicki Wright of 22 years. Bobby attended Peoria Public Schools. He graduated from Manual High School in 1973; during his 4 years, he played football, basketball and ran track. Bobby attended the Biblical Way Ministry under the leadership of Pastor Terry McDonald. Bobby had a passion for cooking, golfing, fishing, bowling, and spending time with family and friends. He participated in the TNBA Bowling League and dedicated his time every year to the Annual Brothers Bowling Tournament. Bobby leaves to cherish his loving memory, his wife Vicki McDonald, of Grand Rapids, MI, his mother Lela McDonald of Peoria, IL; two daughters, Taquella (Sean) Boone of St. Louis, MO and Latisha (Allen) Wren of Denver, CO; two sisters, Pamela (Lafayette) Johnson of Peoria, IL and Cynthia Gaines of Stone Mountain, GA; two brothers Johnny McDonald of Peoria, IL and Terry (Toni) McDonald of Grand Rapids, MI; fourteen grandchildren, one great grandchild; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Bobby is preceded in death by his father Johnny McDonald Sr., and one son, Bobby Arlandis McDonald. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with visitation services commencing one-hour prior at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Terry McDonald of Biblical Way Ministry will officiate. Due to COVID-19 Mandates social distancing and masks are required. Interment is Private.