Darryl Wayne Donnell

Darryl Dwayne Donnell was born in Kansas City, Kansas, to the late Marshall Donnell and Elaine Donnell on October 18, 1962. He graduated from J.C. Harmon High School, and in the early to mid-1980s, he enlisted in the United States Army. He later joined the National Guard, proudly serving his country.

At a young age, Darryl married Tiera Donnell. Together, they had two beautiful daughters: Tamekia and Malea Donnell.

Darryl was preceded in death by his sister, Anita Donnell.

Those who knew Darryl knew he was full of life and lived it to the fullest. He embraced each moment with joy, laughter, and light. Even through his illness, he remained strong, leaning on the love of his daughters and the care of his siblings.

He leaves behind his siblings: Wendell Donnell (N. Nicole Donnell) of Boston, MA; Venita Donnell of Kansas City, MO; Keith Donnell of Hutchinson, MO; and Tracey Campbell (Billy Campbell) of Kansas City, KS.

He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

While much of Darryl’s story remains private, his life had meaning. He was loved and will be deeply missed.May he rest in eternal peace.

Tributes & Poems

From His Mother

I thought of you today,But that is nothing new.I thought of you yesterday,And will tomorrow too.I think of you in silence,And make no outward show.For what it meant to lose you,Only those who love you know.Remembering you is easy,I do it every day.It’s the heartache of losing you,That will never go away.

In Loving Memory of My Son,Love, Elaine

From His Siblings

Of all the special gifts in life,However great or small,To have you as our brotherWas the greatest gift of all.May the winds of love blow softlyAnd whisper in your ear:“We love and miss you, brother,And wish that you were here.”Deep in our hearts, your life is kept,Loving and cherished, not forgotten yet.No more tomorrows we can share,But yesterdays are always there.A silent thought, a secret tear,Keeps your memory ever near.

Forever in our hearts,Wendell, Venita, Keith, and Tracey

Acknowledgment

Perhaps you sent a lovely cardOr sat quietly in a chair;Perhaps you sent a floral spray—If so, we saw it there.Perhaps you spoke the kindest wordsAs any friend could say;Perhaps you were not there at all,Just thought of us that day.Whatever you did to console our hearts,We thank you so much for your part.

The family wishes to express sincere appreciation for everyone's love and sympathy during our time of sorrow. We especially thank our extended family and friends who supported us during this trying time—your kindness has not gone unnoticed.

A special thank you to Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC, for making this transition as comforting as possible.