text: Very sad to hear of the passing of former Hickory Mayor Bill McDonald.  Bill was a cheerful and positive man who served the city honorably and effectively for 20 years.  He was a true gentleman and will be missed by all.   http://www.hickoryrecord.com/news/former-mayor-bill-mcdonald-s-legacy-all-steps-forward-for/article_290d0a6e-d893-11e3-8db9-0017a43b2370.html 