Arthur L McDonald, Jr

May 8, 1945 - April 11, 2016

Arthur L. McDonald Jr., formerly of Butler, passed away unexpectedly on April 11th, 2016 in Florida. Born May 8th, 1945, the son of the late Doris (Brown) and Arthur McDonald. Art lived a full life. His early years many knew him as The Flying Farmer racing his 100 car to many checkered flags. He had raced at Sharon Speedway. He was also well known as Chrome for his mechanical talent to fix anything with a motor. In his later years, he ran his own HVAC business, and was working for MEP. His HVAC work took him from coast to coast. He loved traveling and seeing the sites especially historical sites and museums, and it was even better if he could ride his motorcycle there. He is survived by his sister-in-law Patricia McDonald of Ava, NY; one nephew Anthony "Tony" McDonald of Ava, NY; two nieces Brenda (Russ) Becker of W. Leyden. NY and Marsha (William) Humphreys of Rome, NY; two great-nephews, Jeremy and Evan Becker; his extended family in the Butler area and his MEP family. He was predeceased by his brother Carl (Kelly) McDonald. A gathering of friends and family will be held at Young Funeral Home, Ltd., 127 W. Jefferson St, Butler on Wednesday, July 6th from 6pm to 8pm. www.youngfuneralhomes.com.