Donald William McKaig
Donald William McKaig, 73, left us to be with Jesus in heaven on August 17, 2023 while being surrounded by his loving family.
Donald was a resident of Ringgold, Ga. He was born on April 23, 1950 to Reginald (Mac) and Marion (Cagle) McKaig of East Ridge, Tn. Upon graduating from East Ridge High School in 1968, Donald joined the United States Air Force earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. He soon married Judy (Robbins) McKaig, his beautiful wife of 53 years. They had two sons, Jason and Jonathan McKaig, and spent their lives together in Ringgold, Ga. Donald studied drafting and design and continued the family business, McKaig Construction Company, in custom home building. After spending all of his working career in construction, Donald retired in 2014.
Donald was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was very active in his home church of Spring Creek Road Baptist Church, where he faithfully served the youth group and led many World Changers’ mission trips. He was a passionate fisherman, spending countless hours on the water.
Donald was predeceased by his father and mother as well as his sister, Sandra (McKaig) Gray, and brother-in-law, Alan Gray. He is survived by his wife, Judy (Robbins) McKaig, son, Jason (Brittany) McKaig, son, Jonathan (Leslie) McKaig, four grandchildren, Cooper, Stella, Nora, and Owen McKaig as well as his sister Ruth Ann (Michael) Johnson, a niece and several nephews.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, Aug. 20, from 1-4 p.m. at the Chattanooga Funeral Home East Ridge Chapel. The funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. with Michael Johnson and Bobby Fleck officiating. A private graveside service will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery on Tuesday, Aug. 22.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research. A special thank you to Hearth Hospice for the kindness and empathy shown to Donald and his family during this very difficult time.
“That man is a success - who has lived well, laughed often and loved much, who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of children, who has filled his niche and accomplished his task, who leaves the world better than he found it, who has never lacked appreciation of the world’s beauty or failed to express it, who looked for the best in others and gave the best he had.” - Unknown