Senior Airman Devin Lee McDonald

Surviving are his father, Galen McDonald II, of Imler; his mother, Marjorie Leap, of Buffalo Mills; sisters: Marlee McDonald of Tyrone, Marissa McDonald of Bedford and Madelyn Lynch of Buffalo Mills. Also surviving are his paternal grandfather, Galen

McDonald of Imler; and maternal grandparents, Don and Lynne Leap of Buffalo Mills. Devin will also be missed by his aunts and uncles: Barry and Beverly Leap, Danny and Donna Stillwagon, Jeff and Angelique Walason, Garth and Melissa Campbell and Alicia McDonald; and numerous loving cousins.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Sonja McDonald.

Devin was born in Altoona. He graduated from Chestnut Ridge High School in 2015. After high school, Devin was employed at Wendy’s in Bedford and worked for George Beckett & Sons.

He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 2016. He graduated from Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, on July 16, 2017. He was deployed and honorably served his country for nine months in Operation Inherent Resolve in Kuwait in 2021.

Devin embodied duty and honor to his country and the men and women that he served with. He received numerous accolades, awards and medals during his time of service including Air and Space Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Award, AF Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Air and Space Longevity Service Award and Air and Space Training Ribbon.

He was a dedicated and passionate member of the United States Air Force Honor Guard and was honored to present the last rites at funerals for servicemen and women and their families.

Devin was stationed on Shaw Air Force Base in Shaw, S.C., in the 20th Fighter Wing, 20th Mission Support Group, 20th Security Forces Squadron, where he served as Instillation Patrolman.

He exemplified what it meant to live as a witness of Christ, always helping and serving others and was known as a loyal friend that everyone could count on. Devin was known by all for his enormous heart, caring spirit, witty humor and contagious smile. He was a talented songwriter and loved heavy metal music. He loved weight lifting and going to the gym with his friends. He was a car enthusiast, member of numerous car clubs and one of his great joys was his 2016 Mustang GT. He was exceptionally proud of his recently purchased home in Dalzell, S.C. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Family and friends will be received between noon and 4 and 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Weyant United Methodist Church, Osterburg; and 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Monday, June 20, 2022, at the church, with Pastor James Golla and Pastor James Neatrour officiating.

Interment and full military rites will follow at Bedford County Memorial Park.

Arrangements are by J. Edward Blackburn Funeral Home.

In lieu of fresh flowers, family is requesting planters and plants. In honor of Devin’s passion for cars, family and friends are encouraged to bring antique and show cars to the funeral service.

A memorial service will also be held at a later date at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.jedwardblackburnfh.com.