Justin Richard ‘Rocky’ MacDonald, 42, Huntingburg
Justin Richard ‘Rocky’ MacDonald, 42, of Huntingburg, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024.
He was born March 26, 1982, in St. Charles, Ill., to Richard and Rebecca (Bell) MacDonald.
Rocky had previously worked at Werner Sawmill.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Dick & Kay MacDonald.
Justin is survived by his parents, Rick and Becky MacDonald of Huntingburg; his brother, Brent (Elizabeth) MacDonald of Santa Claus; two sisters, Leah (Dave) Novak of Selvin and Niccole (Brett) Luker of Jeffersonville; his maternal grandparents, Fred and Carla Bell, Marilyn and Harold Ostonko; nieces and nephews (who always fought to be first to go canoeing with you): Richelle, Jada, Katelyn, Braylee, Ayden, Clayton, Dylan, Madisyn and great niece Magnolia; along with cousins, aunts & uncles.
Anyone who knew Rocky well saw his deep loyalty and empathetic love he poured out to others. He often gifted rubber duckies to brighten their day. His favorite place was God’s creation—outside, anywhere that was not tampered by man or concrete. Rocky appreciated the earth’s beauty and would pick up others’ trash. He loved fishing, camping and exploring every forest and stream he could find.
Justin loved crab rangoon, Grandma Mac’s corn flake potatoes, meatloaf, sharing meme’s and collecting ducks (lots of ducks!) and especially loved his cats.
We all thank you for your outpouring of memories, stories, hugs and notes. He was so loved!
We would also like to thank everyone for their efforts to help find him, and thank you to Trooper Lytton and the Indiana State Police.
His favorite quote:
“It is impossible to walk in the woods and be in a bad mood at the same time.”
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm on your face and the rain fall soft upon your fields
And until we meet again
May god hold you in the palm of his hand
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Justin’s name to the Dubois County Humane Society (his love of cats).
Nass and Son Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Condolences may be shared online at www.nassandson.com
