Duane "Nu" McDonald, Jr, the only child of Veronica and Duane McDonald, was born December 15, 1994 in Dallas, Texas at Parkland Memorial Hospital.

His hobbies included, but were not limited to, the following: rock climbing, shooting at the gun range, hiking, music, video games, movies, eating (he was a true foodie), being the life of the party, spending time with friends and family, and watching TV.

Survivors include, Parents: Veronica McDonald and Duane (Monica) McDonald, Maternal Grandparents: (Carl Lee Phillips), Ida Tolbert (Samuel)
Paternal Grandparents: (Trudy McDonald)
Maternal Aunts & Uncles: Marilyn, Odell, Reginald Phillips, Theresa Tolbert,, Samuel "Poo" Tolbert, Jr, and Ikeshia Tolbert
Paternal Aunts and Uncles: Flora Jones, Gracie Thompson, Valree McDonald, Jr., Rita Peterson, Sharon Carson, Deborah Davis, Jarrett McDonald, Byron McDonald, Melonee McDonald, and Trudena McDonald; and a host of other relatives and friends.