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2014

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Sidney Donnell Obituary

Sidney Donnell, 59, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 12, 2014. Memorial service: 3 p.m. Saturday, March 29, in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, 5725 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville. Sidney was born Oct. 21, 1954, to Alvin and Marjorie Donnell. He attended Richland High School prior to proudly serving in the U.S. Army from 1972 to 1974. Sidney retired from the city of Hurst, but continued working hard up until the time of his death. For those fortunate enough to have known Sidney, your memories of him most likely include the brazen, off-the-wall and humorous antics that defined him. He was an extremely hard-working and hard-playing guy, one who was always looking for adventure and one who was truly "born to be wild." He was our harmonica-playing, Chuck Berry-dancing and adventure-seeking outdoorsman. He was all that and more, but mostly a guy who loved his son and family more than anything. He was truly loved and will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Marjorie; and brothers, Hayse and Jimmy. Survivors: Son, Dru; brothers, Walter, Ira, Johnny, Gerald, Robert; mother of his son, Gaylene; and many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Mar. 27, 2014.

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March 29, 2014

Sidney, hadn't seen you in a long while but i won't forget you. so sorry to hear this. smithfield was our stomping ground. R.I.P sidney

Cheryl Lopez

March 28, 2014

God bless you Gaylene and your entire family. You have been in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be. Love you.

starla kirkpatrick

March 28, 2014

Always remembered. Peace be with you all.

Dennis & Jan Robinson

March 28, 2014

He was always a lot of fun at our block parties on MacRae St. A great guy to know & a great neighbor. He will be missed.

Jim Monahan

March 28, 2014

In loving memory

Gretchen Luper

March 27, 2014

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

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