Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Former Rocket football coach dies

Former Crittenden County football coach Walter D. “Dickie” McDonald, 74, died Tuesday, March 27 at his home in Henderson.

He was a teacher and football coach for several schools and teams in western Kentucky, including Henderson County, Crittenden County, Union County, Owensboro Apollo and McLean County.

McDonald served as the Rockets football coach from 1970 to 1973. Services were last weekend in Henderson.