With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Deacon Donald Lee McFadden, 65, of Effingham, SC, who passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Life Reflections

Deacon Donald L. McFadden, son of the late Willie David McFadden and Annie Mae Brand McFadden, was born March 17, 1960 in Sumter County, South Carolina.

Donald, affectionately known as "Donnie", entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at McLeod Hospice House, Florence, South Carolina.

Donnie attended the public schools of Sumter and Florence County.  He was a member of Emwell Freewill Baptist Church, Olanta, SC, where he became a Deacon.

Donnie was a very hardworking construction worker and farmer until his health failed. He loved cutting grass and helping anybody that would ask for help. He loved his truck. Donnie loved to eat some good soul food, but definitely his cookies.

Donnie was preceded in death by: three brothers, Willie, Ronnie and Eugene McFadden and his twin sister, Vickie Jackson.

Donnie leaves to carry on his legacy: his loving wife, Linda McFadden of the home; one son, Leroy (Latasha) Jackson of Effingham, SC; two daughters, Tina (Dashawn) McCray of Olanta, SC and Veronica (Felicia) Jackson of Charlotte, NC; six grandchildren; one great grandson; five brothers, John David (Rosa) McFadden and Last (Roberta) Peterson both of Timmonsville, SC, Willie James McFadden of Cartersville, SC, Randy Peterson of Conway, SC and Billy (Alice) Peterson of Lake City, SC; three sisters, Anna Mae Epps of Kingstree, SC, Rickie McFadden of Lake City, SC and Sylvia Ann (Deleon) McElveen of Olanta, SC; three sisters-in-law, Shirley McFadden and Venis McFadden both of Lake City, SC and Mary Jackson of Olanta, SC; one brother-in-law, Nathaniel Peterson of Columbia, SC; reared in the home as his own, Helen (Willie) Hickson of Lake City, SC and Michael (Erica) Jackson of Effingham, SC; a host of special nieces and nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Lake City, SC. 843-354-2292.