Winford Lee "Duck" Donnell

Winford Lee "Duck" Donnell obituary, Danville, AR

Winford Lee "Duck" Donnell

Winford Donnell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cornwell Funeral Home - Danville on Feb. 3, 2026.
Winford Lee "Duck" Donnell, aged 82, of Danville, Arkansas, passed away on February 2, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born on June 2, 1943, in Danville, Arkansas, he was the beloved son of Herbert and Velma Horn Donnell.

Duck was a dedicated Construction Superintendent in the construction industry and a proud United States Army Veteran. He was a devoted member of the Danville Methodist Church. Winford cherished farming, team roping, watching westerns, and spending quality time with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Martha Donnell; his daughter, Dana Young and her husband Jamey; his brother, Billy Donnell and his wife Guyann; his grandchildren, Dillon Young and Emily Bellott with her husband Jake; and his great-grandchild, Madeline Bellott. He is also survived by his nephew, Mike Donnell and his wife Shauna, along with many other relatives and friends.

Duck was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Velma Horn Donnell, and his nephew, Bill Donnell.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville, Arkansas. Graveside service will be held at 2:00P.M. Thursday at Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville, Arkansas. Pallbearers will include Dillon Young, Jake Bellott, Mike Donnell, and Butch Wilson. Services will be officiated by Corey Conrad.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Danville Methodist Church.

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