B.B. Donnell

B.B. Donnell, 88, of Kensett, passed away February 18, 2012. He was born August 21, 1923 in Enwright, Arkansas to the late John A. and Mattie Florrie Neir Donnell. In addition to his parents, Mr. Donnell was preceded in death by two wives, Wanda and Oviezine Donnell; one daughter, Cathy Johnson; a grandson, Jerry Clause Jr.; and one granddaughter, Melissa Johnson.

He is survived by two sons, Johnny Donnell and wife Sharon of Texas, and Bernard Donnell and wife Beverly of McRae; three daughters, Marsha Clause and husband Jerry and Rose Harris and husband Douglas all of Kensett and Velma Swain and husband Mitchell of Beebe; two sisters, Katie Fay and Anna Mae; nineteen grandchildren, thirty-three great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Monday, February 20, at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with burial following at Gum Springs Cemetery.