Monty Lee Donaldson

November 27, 1957 - January 31, 2020

Monty Lee Donaldson, 62, of Concord, NC, died unexpectedly at his home on January 31, 2020. Monty was born in Mecklenburg County, NC, on November 27, 1957, the son of William and Lila Wilson Donaldson. Monty grew up in Charlotte, NC, and was the youngest of five children born to Bill and Lila. The family recalls that although they didn't have much in material things back then and had some rough times, there was never a shortage in love. Monty will be remembered as a quiet-natured, loner-type in some ways, even though he had many friends and would stay out from morning till night (in those days you could and your parents didn't worry as long as you were in by dark). As a teen, his friends were the neighborhood boys from North Charlotte. He never really got in trouble, but his "fun times" did cause him to stop drinking cold turkey and he remained alcohol and drug free for over 30 years. Monty worked doing various things but spent most of his youthful years working for his Uncle doing Auto Electric. During this time he met and married Kathy and worked for Action Mechanical doing heating and air sheet metal and ductwork. In time they moved to the Greenville, SC, area to be closer to their daughter and grandchildren. Kathy died suddenly in 2005 and shortly after, Monty returned to the Charlotte area and went back to work at Action Mechanical, making his total time with them over 20 years. He retired because of failing health about 4 years ago. He was brought up in the Baptist Church and still went there and United Pentecostal Church. While in the Greenville area, he and his wife attended Life Spring Community Church. After retirement he became a collector of all sorts of things and spent his days treasure hunting through all the thrift stores and Goodwills. He had a talent and eye for finding the usual and rare, always intending to sell for profit, but loving his finds more than money, he sold only a few things. He also blessed numerous family members and friends with great other practical finds that gave him and them many smiles having gotten them so cheaply. He truly enjoyed his hobby and has left a treasure trove in his collection. He is survived by his daughter: Lynn (husband Dave) Mixon Ramsey of Greenville, SC, and their children Gabe and Sophie; his brother, Roger Donaldson of Bessemer City, NC; two sisters: Cathy (husband Kirby) Johnson of Bessemer City, NC, and Teena Donaldson of Concord, NC. Monty is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Katherine Donaldson; and a sister, Christie Donaldson. Monty’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for him and for them. A gathering will take place at the funeral home, 4715 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews, NC 28105, on Tuesday, February 4, beginning at 2 pm. At 3 pm, all present will proceed to Sunset Memory Gardens, 8901 Lawyers Road, Charlotte, NC 28227, for a graveside service.