James A Donaldson Jr.

June 13, 1947 - January 26, 2021

James A. Donaldson Jr. 73 of Absecon. It is with a heavy heart we announce that James A. Donaldson Jr., born June 13, 1947 to Sara (Blank) and James A Donaldson Sr. passed away peacefully on January 26, 2021 at Atlantic City Medical Center, Mainland Division due to COVID-19 related pneumonia. After residing in Nesco, NJ and Florida, his family settled in Egg Harbor City. He always talked about how great it was to grow up in Egg Harbor City. He played many sports, but Little League Baseball was his favorite, his brother Frank was a pitcher, and he was the catcher. They enjoyed playing for Mr. Kern who ran the association. Jim graduated from Oakcrest High School in 1965 where he was an excellent student graduating in the top 15% of his class. He started working at Sears (Shore Mall) before it even opened. And opened the new Sears in the Hamilton Mall, then finished his career in the Vineland after 41 years, mostly as the warehouse supervisor. Then worked an additional 10 years at Marshall’s in Cape May before finally retiring in 2015. He loved playing golf but especially Sunday golf at Latona. He enjoyed following the Phillies and Eagles. He loved coaching and watching his children play sports and just being around his grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parent James and Sara. He is survived by his sidekick and wife of 50 years Patricia (Campbell) Donaldson of Absecon. Brother Frank (Chong) of Honolulu HI. Sons: James 3rd (Jeanine) of EHT. Kevin (Trisha) of Morris Plains NJ. Grandchildren: Amanda Webberson (Brendan) of Philadelphia PA, Patrick and James 5th of Morris Plains, NJ. Grand Dogs Oliver, Reese and Mandy. Too many cousins to mention and many many friends. He will be sorely missed by all. Services to be held at a later date to be announced.