James Augustus McDonald, 81, of Hemphill, TX, passed away September 6, 2020.

Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, September 18, 2020 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, in Hemphill, TX.

Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Starr Funeral Home Chapel in Hemphill, TX.  Followed by graveside services at Oak Hill Cemetery, near Fin & Feather Resort in Hemphill, TX.

Born in Maud, Texas, on August 15, 1939, to parents James and Francis McDonald.  He went to school in Seminole, TX and upon graduation began a path to coaching High School Sports.  This led him to Bridge City High School in 1981.  He was the Head Basketball Coach, but coached Football, and Golf also, along with teaching World History.  He retired with well over 500 wins in Basketball.  "Coach Mac" always had a smile, a friendly handshake, and several fishing stories to share.  Jim was an avid bass fisherman, well known around Toledo Bend Reservoir.  Winning or placing highly in over ten years in the Texas State Bass Tournament there.  He was unable to defend his first-place win in 2018 due a stroke suffered in 2019.  He was a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Francis McDonald; and brother, Ronnie McDonald.

He is survived by his loving wife Judy McDonald of Hemphill, TX; sister, Pat Ramsey and husband Jack; daughter, Debra Thomson and husband Ken, through which seven grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; son, James McDonald and Brandie; grandchildren, Ryan McDonald, Chelsea Garcia, Brandt Hinds, Megan McDonald, James McDonald, Jr., and Chloe McDonald.

Condolences can be made at starrfuneralhome.com.